Purchasing Agent

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our team at Structures USA!

Purchasing Agent Job Duties:

Responsible for refining & implementing the process for acquisition of services, plus raw material & consumables for a structural steel manufacturing facility. Also works with production, drafting, shipping & receiving and QA/QC to maintain accurate inventory records.

More specifically:

1. Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives 2. Manages the min-max system; forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery 3. Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval 4. Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders 5. Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers 6. Participates in the payment for purchase process by ensuring receiving documentation is provided to accounting in a timely fashion 7. Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents 8. Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends 9. Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed 10. Vendor relations 11. Work with production team members 12. Supports companies 13. AISC certification process by maintaining and following documented processes Previous SAGE/Peachtree experience preferred Experience reading blueprints preferred Prior experience & knowledge of the steel industry highly desirable

Purchasing Agent Skills and Qualifications:

Supply Management, Tracking Budget Expenses, Vendor Relationships, Structured Approach and Strong Organization Skills, Customer Service, Documentation Skills, Supply Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Cost Accounting, Control Engineering, Sage/Peach tree Experience, Excel experience

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Ability to commute/relocate: Elizabethtown, KY 42701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Purchasing:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person