Procurement / Purchasing Agent

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties for the facility including purchase of general consumables as required to maintain a constant flow of materials and supplies to assigned areas within the plant. MUST HAVE: Good attention to detail, be reliable, available for Overtime. JOB DESCRIPTION : Purchases materials, supplies and inventory items following established guidelines and procedures set forth by management. Orders all plant consumables and manages inventory levels. Orders manufacturing repair items and coordinates outside vendor service calls with maintenance team for onsite inspections, scheduled maintenance, and repairs for all equipment, machinery, and campus facilities and structures. Track back orders, arranges with vendors for delivery and notifies the department manager as to the expected delivery date. Research vendors and suppliers to ascertain most cost-efficient source of supplies. Request quotes for regular and new supplies and services from vendors frequently. Handle negotiations with vendors, as needed or requested by management, regarding price points of supplies. Complete purchase orders using designated software as required. Performs data entry of purchase orders on computer and logbook as required. Maintain good housekeeping standards in assigned areas. Performs all duties following established safety procedures and guidelines using assigned safety equipment. Assist maintenance with all work orders – maintenance cost accounting. Make initial contact with various contractors as directed by plant engineer. Assist HR with various safety monitoring and tracking; including, but not limited to, Hazardous Waste Management, Annual Crane Inspections and repairs, Dust Collector Monitoring, Forklift Repairs and Inspections, Chain/Sling Audits & Inspections, MSDS, Chemical Inventories, etc. Coordinate small projects as directed by Plant Engineer. Assist Accounting Supervisor with month-end consumable reports. Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have procurement experience? Can you work 7 am to 5 pm? Experience: Procurement: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person

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