Purchasing Agent Position Available In Lincoln, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Purchasing Agent role involves managing purchasing and inventory control departments, optimizing workflow, reviewing market trends, disposal of surplus materials, monitoring purchase orders, and overseeing supplier relationships. Qualifications include a high school diploma, computer literacy, organizational skills, at least five years of buying experience in metal converting, and strong communication skills. The position may require travel to outlying plants in the U.S. and globally.
Job Description
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JOB SUMMARY:
•To manage the activities of the purchasing and inventory control departments and purchase supplies and materials at the optimal price and delivery cycle while maintaining lowest possible inventory levels.•
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:
•1. Develops and implements purchasing and inventory control procedures and sequence of operations within department to optimize work flow.2. With buyers, reviews market, price, delivery conditions, and trends to determine present and future material availability. Directs purchasing programs accordingly.3. Oversees disposal of surplus material or scrap products.4. Monitors purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.5. Proficient with receipt of goods.6. Ensure data is correct when completing bills/invoices.7. Reviews weekly inventory trends and discusses variations with appropriate staff member.8. Deals with supplier when serious variations arise in delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.9. Trains new staff members, and supervises and conducts performance appraisals of staff. •
ADDITIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•1. May purchase large or complex items.2. All other duties assigned by supervisor.•JOB
QUALIFICATIONS:
•1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.2. Computer literate (including MS Word, MS Excel) typing, and data entry.3. Good Organizational skills.4. At least five years’ buying or purchasing experience in the metal converting business. Experience as a supervisor in that function desirable.5. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with vendors.6. Willingness to travel to outlying plants in U.S. and around the world.7. Valid Driver Licenses.
