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Seal Company · 18 hours ago

Purchasing

Seal Company is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage product orders based on ERP System criteria. The role involves expediting purchases, maintaining vendor relations, and preparing reports for management.

AerospaceIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing

Responsibilities

Using the ERP system, issue Purchase Orders including terms and conditions for all required materials and supplies after obtaining the best possible price and terms
Identify and modify replenishment values on products that may need to have reorder quantities raised or lowered based on lead times and demand
Maintain library of up-to-date catalogues and price lists
Keep informed on current market conditions, price trends, availability, lead time, etc
Initiate inquiries to suppliers regarding price, quality, and availability and notify Sales of all changes
Follow-up on all PO backorders, shortages, overages, and damages
Maintain personal contacts and good relations with major vendors
Meet with sales representatives from vendors
Dispose at the best possible price and terms any surplus or obsolete materials and supplies or scrap after approval by the Purchasing Manager or if necessary, the Material Review Board
Prepare claims for shortages, damaged goods, and other adjustments as required
Order all warranty replacements required, complete necessary manufacturer warranty forms, process return of defective components as applicable, and prepare any warranty back-charges
Prepare and present reports as required to management
Maintain the vendor database and keep the Approved Suppliers List current. All changes require the Purchasing Managers approval
Purchase Orders are prepared in a timely and accurate manner
The purchasing function is operated within budget
Established deadlines and schedules are met
All forms, reports, etc. are prepared accurately and filed on time
Purchase Orders are complete and properly executed by all parties, and files are maintained in a neat and orderly manner
Set up new parts for sales in 2 hours or less
Maintain a 48-hour response time to Sales requests
Any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Purchasing Manager from time-to-time

Qualification

ERP SystemPurchasing ExperienceVendor ManagementMarket AnalysisCommunication Skills

Required

High School diploma/GED
three or more years of experience as a Purchasing Agent in a business with sales in excess of $10,000,000 per year

Preferred

College degree in business, accounting, or related field
Five or more years of experience as a Purchasing Agent in a similar industry with sales in excess of $10,000,000 per year

Company

Seal Company

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Solving sealing challenges for over 50 years worldwide.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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