Purchasing Agent

Description

It is the responsibility of the Purchasing Agent to plan, direct and control the purchasing and inventory planning of select products/components using the principles of lean manufacturing.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for material planning of components for select commodity groups and other duties related to such materials.  
• Reorder materials for the Company’s manufacturing inventories, maintenance repair and operating supplies.
• Process capital expenditure requests.
• Maintain equipment lease files and open contracts such as waste management, uniforms, etc. Notify the appropriate personnel when leases or contracts need to be renewed or changed.
• Work with freight companies to submit and follow up on freight claims, track lost shipments, and generate parcel (Ocean and Air) insurance plan monthly report.  
• Work directly with our customs broker on freight issues.
• Track ocean and air freight cost.
• Perform data entry and update purchasing documentation (file maintenance) as required.
• Assist in backing-up Buyer/Planners and production personnel for subcontract and external processing orders.
• Manage the new supplier and material number set-up process.
• Log and scan all ERs.
• Act as primary contact with cleaning contractors addressing issues as necessary and contact/direct cleaning company for extra projects that may be required. Entertain new potential clients; should the need arise.
• Manage miscellaneous quotes, vendor performance ratings, and update/keep vendor files (new vendors, ISO Certificates, supplier evaluation reports, etc.) 
• Place expense and service purchase orders.
• Send out the commodity price index and the current exchange rates monthly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 6S practices.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Working Environment:

Office environment in manufacturing facility.

Safety and Personal Protective Equipment:

Must adhere to all safety rules in effect for the location while performing job responsibilities, including customer and supplier locations. Must meet requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in designated manufacturing areas, including safety shoes and safety glasses. When working off-site, the employee is expected to comply with site-specific safety requirements and instructions.

Direct Reports:

None

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Schroeder Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing or Business is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year work related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Experience with International Purchasing is preferred. 
• Experience in fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of ERP software; SAP experience is a plus.
• Two + years’ experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Completion of APICS or ISM sponsored classes and/or APICS CPIM or ISM CSM/CPSM certification is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills are required.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Abilities:

Stand - Frequently

Walk - Frequently

Sit - Constantly 

Handling / Fingering - Constantly 

Reach Outward - Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder - Occasionally 

Climb - Not Applicable

Crawl - Not Applicable 

Squat or Kneel - Not Applicable  

Bend - Not Applicable

Lift/Carry:

10 lbs. or less - Occasionally

11-20 lbs. - Occasionally

21-50 lbs. - Not Applicable

51-100 lbs. - Not Applicable

Over 100 lbs. - Not Applicable

Push/Pull:

12 lbs. or less - Occasionally

13-25 lbs. - Not Applicable

26-40 lbs. - Not Applicable

41-100 lbs. - Not Applicable

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)