Purchasing Agent
Rome, GA Rome, GA Full-time Full-time $45,000 - $46,000 a year $45,000 - $46,000 a year 18 hours ago 18 hours ago 18 hours ago We are seeking an experienced, highly-motivated individual to join our fast-paced team of Purchasing Agents.
The ideal candidate for this position has a background in buying/selling goods and strong networking skills.
The successful candidate will be responsible making purchasing decisions and communicating directly with various suppliers for our organization.
Primary Job Functions:
1) Purchasing a) Contact potential suppliers and arrange introductory meetings, execute confidentiality agreements, issue request for quotes (RFQ), negotiate supply contracts and prices, and issue forms as requested.
b) Analyze market conditions and quotations and negotiate the most favorable prices and terms of purchase for all quotes.
c) Solicit VA/VE ideas from all suppliers.
d) Complete supplier evaluations based on pricing, recall/repair campaigns, and VA/VE submissions.
e) Attend all Prototype, Pilot, and Start of Production events on the shop floor.
Confirm all sample parts and/or prototype parts are delivered to the assembly line for your suppliers.
f) Issue and collect Tooling Lending Forms, Picture Forms, and asset tags from suppliers with new or transferred tooling.
g) Visit suppliers as requested, including some overnight and/or multiple days travel.
h) Participate in Planning Meetings, Supplier Meetings, Check Meetings, etc.
i) Complete and issue forms such as Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Localizing Proposals (LP), Localizing Authorization Requests (LAR), KD Change Requests (KDCR), Price Change Approvals, etc.
j) Attend Purchasing meeting every week.
k) Train new Purchasing Agents.
2) Supply Chain a) Check purchase orders and forecasts for mistakes.
b) Issue forecasts and purchase orders to current suppliers, monitor all pickups and deliveries to and from SMAC's logistics provider, monitor the daily production schedule.
c) Issue purchase orders for replacement parts and expedite when necessary.
Follow up with supplier to make sure replacement parts arrive at SMAC when needed.
d) Issue supplier evaluations based on parts delivery performance.
e) Attend Supply Chain meeting every morning.
f) Monitor Driver Check sheet daily for missed shipments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1) Knowledge of purchasing principles relating to purchase contracts, and business customs.
2) Prior work experience as a purchasing agent 3) Ability to analyze quotations and develop negotiating strategy for contracts and pricing.
4) Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially with Excel.
5) Experience with ERP system such as AS400/BPCS.
6) Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$45,000.
00 - $46,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay Ability to commute/relocate:
Rome, GA:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Procurement:
1 year (Required) Purchasing:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The ideal candidate for this position has a background in buying/selling goods and strong networking skills.
The successful candidate will be responsible making purchasing decisions and communicating directly with various suppliers for our organization.
Primary Job Functions:
1) Purchasing a) Contact potential suppliers and arrange introductory meetings, execute confidentiality agreements, issue request for quotes (RFQ), negotiate supply contracts and prices, and issue forms as requested.
b) Analyze market conditions and quotations and negotiate the most favorable prices and terms of purchase for all quotes.
c) Solicit VA/VE ideas from all suppliers.
d) Complete supplier evaluations based on pricing, recall/repair campaigns, and VA/VE submissions.
e) Attend all Prototype, Pilot, and Start of Production events on the shop floor.
Confirm all sample parts and/or prototype parts are delivered to the assembly line for your suppliers.
f) Issue and collect Tooling Lending Forms, Picture Forms, and asset tags from suppliers with new or transferred tooling.
g) Visit suppliers as requested, including some overnight and/or multiple days travel.
h) Participate in Planning Meetings, Supplier Meetings, Check Meetings, etc.
i) Complete and issue forms such as Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Localizing Proposals (LP), Localizing Authorization Requests (LAR), KD Change Requests (KDCR), Price Change Approvals, etc.
j) Attend Purchasing meeting every week.
k) Train new Purchasing Agents.
2) Supply Chain a) Check purchase orders and forecasts for mistakes.
b) Issue forecasts and purchase orders to current suppliers, monitor all pickups and deliveries to and from SMAC's logistics provider, monitor the daily production schedule.
c) Issue purchase orders for replacement parts and expedite when necessary.
Follow up with supplier to make sure replacement parts arrive at SMAC when needed.
d) Issue supplier evaluations based on parts delivery performance.
e) Attend Supply Chain meeting every morning.
f) Monitor Driver Check sheet daily for missed shipments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1) Knowledge of purchasing principles relating to purchase contracts, and business customs.
2) Prior work experience as a purchasing agent 3) Ability to analyze quotations and develop negotiating strategy for contracts and pricing.
4) Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially with Excel.
5) Experience with ERP system such as AS400/BPCS.
6) Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$45,000.
00 - $46,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay Ability to commute/relocate:
Rome, GA:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Procurement:
1 year (Required) Purchasing:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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