Daniel Defense, LLC · 1 day ago
PURCHASING AGENT SENIOR 3
Black Creek, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expDaniel Defense, LLC is a company that engineers and manufactures premium weapon systems and accessories. As a Purchasing Agent Senior 3, you will be responsible for negotiating purchase orders, evaluating suppliers, and managing purchasing activities to ensure quality materials and services are procured at the best prices.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures
Negotiate purchase orders with suppliers, review order requests (requisitions) and grant approval for purchases, manage and record all purchasing activities from materials and services for Daniel Defense
Helps evaluate and approve suppliers and authorizes purchase orders for material or services
Analyze and monitor changes in materials and supplies to find ways to reduce cost and eliminate waste as well as improve quality
Purchase the highest quality material and services at the lowest possible price based on MRP Demand
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, availability and reliability, utilizing the Approved Supplier List and Supplier Quality Survey process
Analyze price proposals, historical pricing, and other available means to determine price reasonableness including the usage of competitive quoting and cost analysis
Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations
Negotiate, or renegotiate, and administer purchase orders to suppliers
Work closely with Supplier Quality and suppliers to discuss nonconforming material and services to implement Root Cause Correct Actions
Monitor inventory levels of current stock and work with inventory control group to evaluate the need to accelerate delivery, move to a future date or place additional purchase orders to support MRP demand
Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
May be required to work with Engineering in pursuit of new products, lifecycle changes or product improvement projects
Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity
Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with concentration in a related area; 4-7 years of related experience or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job
Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature
Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project
Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within a manufacturing environment. Tooling & MRO experience a plus
Teamwork and the ability to cooperate and work proactively with others is a must
Experience coordinating work of production supervision
Strong negotiating skills
Extensive leadership, management and planning skills
Great attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated; willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget
Competent with computer software such as Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook Word)
Minimum of 5 years' experience required working in an ERP/MRP database. Experience managing master data. INFOR experience a plus
Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Company Values
Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds
Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the work day
Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy
Company
Daniel Defense, LLC
Daniel Defense is a family-owned and privately held firearms manufacturer located in Black Creek, Georgia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marsha Grovenstein
Assistant to the President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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