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Eagle Railcar Services Lp
PURCHASING AGENT
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EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES
Purchasing Agent
The Purchasing Agent will purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and materials needed to support the operation of a railcar maintenance (repair, cleaning, and paint / coating) facility.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares purchase orders for machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and materials.
- Researches and evaluates suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service,
support, availability, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities. - Obtains purchased items by forwarding purchase orders to suppliers and monitors and or expedites orders as necessary.
- Monitors inventory and ensures parts and materials ordered are needed.
- Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and if necessary, resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
- Monitors delivery dates / schedules of items and materials ordered.
- Obtains supplier quotes that address location needs.
- Negotiates prices with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
- Maintains files and records of current and potential suppliers, materials, prices, delivery dates, inventories, and purchase orders.
- Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation and other appropriate paperwork.
Requirements:
- Inventory Control
- Ability to maintain cost and control of machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and material inventory.
- Organizational Skills
- Ability to organize work efficiently and act independently to deliver results.
- Time Management Skills
- Ability to manage time effectively by completing
multiple projects on time within a fast-paced environment. - Detail Oriented
- Ability to verify accuracy and correctness of data / information and revise any errors.
- Communication Skills
- Ability to communicate ideas / information in writing and through speech so that others will understand.
- Computer Skills
- Proficient in MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel) applications with the ability to learn Eagle Railcar database systems.
- Safety
- Ability to understand and follow all safety rules, wear PPE required for job,
and focus on preventing safety incidents. - Work within an industrial office environment.
- Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.