Job Description for Purchasing Agent

Established Personal Care Manufacturer seeking an experienced Raw Materials Purchasing Agent / Buyer. Ideal candidate will be responsible for placing orders and maintaining Purchasing documents and Excel spreadsheets. The successful candidate for this position has experience in a manufacturing environment and an understanding of Supply Chain Management concepts.

Job Responsibilities

File, Mail, Copy, Email and organize paperwork (Invoices, Purchase Orders, Receivers, Packing Lists, BOL’s and other related documents as needed)

Excellent written and oral communication skills, reliable, able to multi-task, attention to details a must and accuracy

Perform general and specific clerical functions

Process financial data into Excel spreadsheets, etc.

Handle shipping claims

Create and issue new material codes in ERP system and properly maintain in purchasing database

Strong Negotiation skills

Tracking of Key Performance Indicators

Develop an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders

Schedule maintenance service for warehouse equipment as requested

Maintenance of Excel priority lists which include critical raw materials for all brands

Properly maintain Raw Material Code change forms

Understanding of supply chain principles and processes, including supply/demand planning, safety stock, lead-time, transportation, and warehousing.

Interaction with Quality Control, Lab Personnel, R&D as well as with Production/Warehouse associates

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting desired but not necessary. Associate degree or three years of related experience and/or training.

Communication Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as invoices, purchase orders, receivers, packing lists, BOL’s, etc. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from both internal and external individuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to learn and use conversions from kilos to lbs. and vice versa by using a calculator as well as general math skills.

Computer Skills

Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet

Experience with Batchmaster ERP, SAP or similar

QuickBooks or equivalent knowledge

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