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VT Industries, Inc
Purchasing Agent
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What they do
A Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods or services on behalf of another party.
$50,175 / year median in Iowa
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Qualifications:
- Proficient in basic Computer Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to sit in office environment and support receiving as needed.
- Experience in Procurement or MRP systems preferred Job description: Responsibilities include:
- Creating and Utilizing the Daily Item Journal for Stock Purchasing
- Creating and Utilizing the Daily Past Due Report
- Creating New Inventory Items in the System
- Updating Purchase Orders per confirmations from Vendors
- Researching Stock Items and evaluating Vendors to ensure VT receives best price with best lead time
- Verification of replacement parts to replace obsolete parts
- Assisting Receiving with verification of product coming in
- Assisting Maintenance Team in procuring parts needed to repair equipment and improve processes.
- Verification of Invoices and approval for payment
- Assisting Accounting and Satellite Plants with the Maintenance Computer System and the Integration with the Accounting System
- Assisting with tool room coverage when needed
- Other tasks or projects assigned by your Lead or Manager