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JACQUET · 1 day ago

Purchasing Agent

Limerick,PA,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

JACQUET is an established market leader in the distribution of stainless steel and nickel alloys. They are currently seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to manage material orders and vendor evaluations across all US sites, ensuring compliance with company policies and maintaining inventory levels.

FoundriesIndustrialManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Purchases material orders for all US sites according to the company’s policies and procedures

Coordinates with managers to maintain inventory levels

Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history

Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts

Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions

Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records

Place MRO and office items for main site; order business cards for all sites

Send quotes to suppliers for all sites

Meet with suppliers

Search for buyout materials

Expedite orders

Coordinate with shipping for material pick ups

Have MTRs updated from suppliers when needed

Run monthly inventory report and usage

Investigate historical inventory movements in proprietary ERP system

Send monthly report to France

Coordinate any inventory /cost adjustments with France

Update suppliers monthly pricing and surcharges

Enter incoming material into the system

Communicate with departments on material entered for orders

Send out the monthly scrap to sell

Assist with inventory adjustments

Reviewing invoices and enter into the system

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Purchasing proceduresNegotiation skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer service skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communication