Follett Products, LLC · 21 hours ago
Senior Purchasing Agent
Easton,PA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFollett Products, LLC has led the industry in designing and manufacturing innovative ice storage solutions since 1948. The Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials while maintaining quality standards.
Food and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Researches, identifies, and establishes sources for the procurement of material, both direct and indirect, services, equipment, and other purchases as required
Prepare requests for quotations (RFQs/RFPs), analyze supplier responses, and confirm purchase orders within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with suppliers
Identifies and qualifies new suppliers as needed with Quality and Engineering
Performs site audits of potential as well as current suppliers
Negotiates pricing, delivery, payment terms and other conditions with current and prospective suppliers
Assists other buyers in addressing emergent supplier issues relating to quality, delivery, or other concerns. In some cases, a problem supplier will be temporarily assigned to the Senior Purchasing Agent until such time that the situation stabilizes
Issues and approves purchase orders as needed to procure production related material
Facilitates Follett / Supplier communication
Leads conferences between suppliers and Follett personnel such as Engineering, Buyers, and Quality
Provides supplier with performance feedback using formal and informal communication tools with respect to quality and delivery
Addresses quality and delivery issues associated with purchased components by collaborating with the supplier, Buyers, and Engineering
Facilitates product changes by participating on new product development teams to ensure that deliverables as defined in project charters are successfully implemented for buying and production planning related deliverables
Implement contingency plans with Production Planning and Manufacturing when inventory availability commitments are at risk and initiate work-around
Participate on engineering change orders (ECO) and corrective action requests (CAR)
Planning and executing the smooth and economic transition of purchased components affected by a change in either engineering specifications or suppliers
Applies and expands the use of lean supply philosophies to the supply chain by implementing replenishment supply systems in place of traditional systems where applicable
Maintains company databases and systems in accordance with company policies
Maintains cost data in the company ERP system
Assists in maintaining accurate inventory in Follett’s ERP system
Maintains accurate Item Master data
Plans for the appropriate re-supply of material based on the Master Assembly Schedule using MRP, ROP, and Supplier Pull Systems
Calculates economic order quantities and performs make versus buy analysis
Assists in the development and control of departmental budgets by assisting in the development and control of the purchase parts variance account, travel budget, and other key department financial results
Participates as a department representative on assigned product development teams, process development teams and other teams and initiatives
Resolves cost issues with suppliers and the accounting group
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or engineering related field preferred. Supply chain focus a plus
5+ years' experience in technical sourcing, project management, or new product development sourcing role
Experience functioning in a lean environment with skills for implementing and sustaining pull systems, JIT, and other lean initiatives
Experience using MRP planning systems
Able to work closely with others in an initiative-taking fast paced team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skill. Demonstrated leader and negotiator that generates results
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Professional Products with an emphasis on Excel
Experience in global sourcing and logistics
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Employer-paid disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Retirement plan with company match
Bonus opportunity
And much more
Company
Follett Products, LLC
Follett Products, LLC specializes in • High performance medical-grade refrigeration products for the healthcare and scientific research communities • Innovative ice-related solutions including ice machines, ice and water dispensers, ice and beverage dispensers, and ice storage and transport equipment for the foodservice and healthcare industries.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-05-18Acquired
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