Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 860 S Williams St, Decatur, MI 49045 Full-time Special-Lite, Inc 30 reviews

Full-time Job Title:

Purchasing Agent Department:

Finance/Accounting/Procurement Reports to: CFO Approved by /

Date:

C. Brautigam 1/15/2025

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No FLSA Status:

Exempt Position Summary:

Responsible for ensuring that all requested equipment, material, services and supplies are negotiated, purchased and received following company guidelines, policies and/or requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Plans, organizes, oversees and evaluates the purchasing activities and budget of the organization. Negotiates major purchases, develops blanket or master agreements with suppliers and engages in all aspects of contract management. Develops and manages the organization?s purchasing policies, procedures, standards, and strategies in order to ensure process transparency, fairness, impartiality and confidentiality. Regularly investigates new sources of materials and services. Collaborates with appropriate personnel regarding contingency planning for key component suppliers. Develops and manages the proposal, bidding, and negotiation process, while adhering to applicable legal standards and codes of ethical conduct. Reviews supplier financial statements/reports and evaluates overall supplier health and risk. Identifies, qualifies, and selects vendors of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conducts overall supplier management.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor?s degree or a related field or equivalent education and experience. From time to time, required to work extended hours and have flexibility with work schedule. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Applications. Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication skills demonstrated the ability to work both independently and as a team. Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to changing business demands.

Primary Physical Requirements:

Works in a traditional office environment. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms. Required to talk and hear. Required to occasionally stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 20lbs

Required Safety Equipment:

Safety glasses are always required on the production floor. Hearing protection is required in designated areas.