Purchasing Agent 1st Shift

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies. Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products. How would you contribute? This role is a contributing member of our Airlite Plastics team, located in Omaha, NE. As a Purchasing Agent you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies from vendors. This includes analyzing inventory, submitting purchase orders, confirming and ensuring incoming shipments are accounted for; communicating and coordinating orders to multiple departments within the organization. Essential Duties: Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities. Negotiate contracts, terms and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions. Service internal customers through face-to-face communication and or email. Review purchase orders for accuracy and completeness before issuing them to suppliers. Update purchase order pricing, quantity and delivery date with supplier confirmations. Monitor backordered and delayed shipments; communicate accordingly to internal customers. Monitor inventory levels and replenish stock in accordance with established min/max to ensure smooth operations. Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers. Determine obsolete inventory and recommend actions to be taken. Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels. Prepare and analyze reports on purchasing activities, costs, and performance metrics. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Assist with receiving orders and performing cycle counts as needed. Maintain and adhere to company policies and processes with emphasis on customer service. Responsible for reporting food safety problems to management. Other duties as assigned. Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following: Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired; or Three (3) years related experience in purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Industrial parts inventory management. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing production and inventory control. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage. Capability to utilize problem solving skills. Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects/activities/goals. Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships an…

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