Temporary Buyer/Purchasing Agent - International Purchasing

Harmar is a leading manufacturer of wheelchair lifts for automobiles, stairlifts for the home, and residential and commercial vertical platform lifts. We are an organization that is inspired by those who are mobility-challenged, and we are driven to create mobility and accessibility products that allow people to go where they want, when they want, and how they want.

Harmar has proudly been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by Great Place to Work® US 3 Years in a Row.

We are looking for people who want to join a great team! We have an immediate opening for a Purchasing Agent.

2-3 months assignment.  The Temporary Purchasing Agent is responsible for being the analyzer, negotiator, and dealmaker for component parts that Harmar needs to build its products. The person in this position will do the following tasks:

( ** this is not a management position. )

• Negotiate price, quality, and delivery with numerous local and international vendors.
• Place purchase orders with domestic and/or international vendors, taking into account necessary conditions for cost, quality, and delivery (lead times).
• Expedite deliveries when necessary, and/or resolve shortages.
• Measure vendor performance based on delivery and quality.
• Return substandard parts for credit.
• Help plant maintain accurate inventory levels to ensure production as needed parts.
• Assist with production scheduling forecasting
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the organization.

• 3-5 years prior work experience in procurement or purchasing preferably within manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrates strong professional Procurement competencies, including integrity, accountability, communication skills and commitment to teamwork.
• Familiarity with sourcing and supplier management.
• Strong computer skills
• Experience with inventory management & production scheduling forecasting.
• Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships.
• Experience in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
• Solid judgement with ability to make good decisions.

Harmar Mobility is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.