Purchasing Agent
Company: Shin-Etsu Silicones of America
Location: Akron
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing
and administering SESA's vendor base and ensuring the company is
getting the best possible value when making purchases on behalf of
the company.
Duties & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential
functions.
Issue Purchase Orders as requested by approved requisitioners and
to support existing inventory models. Ensures POs are confirmed and
monitors for on time delivery.
Reconcile receiving discrepancies and resolve in a timely
manner.
Review inventory for slow movement, review lots for aging, control
of non-conforming stock and report results to supervisor.
Research competitive pricing for materials and purchase materials.
Negotiate prices for needed materials. Source new products when
needed. Make decisions in the best interest of the company.
Monitor commodity markets.
Assist in solving quality issues and other non-conformances with
vendors. Follows all established ISO procedures.
Investigate and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
Support continuous improvement and cost control by identifying and
implementing improved procedures and cost savings activities.
Identify and create optimal and beneficial purchasing
opportunities.
Evaluate and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
Serve as back-up for Inventory Analysts in the department. Must be
able to do their jobs in their absence.
Ensure that production needs are met, consider optimum order
quantities and reasonable stocking levels. Verify warehouse
receives inventory accurately and timely into their database.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance or other business
related field preferred.
1-3 years of experience in Purchasing & Inventory or related job
functions preferred.
Oracle experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Working knowledge and understanding of commonly-used concepts,
practices, and procedures of purchasing, materials control, and
inventory.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Work effectively within a team environment.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and in groups and be self-motivated
in both settings.
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Outside of the
box thinker. This includes being proactive in your approach to all
issues in order to identify or eliminate potential problem
areas.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience. Outstanding
comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision,
401K with matching contribution, paid holidays, paid vacation, PTO,
long and short term disability, tuition reimbursement program and
bonus.
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