At Merit Brass Company, we take pride in being a distinguished leader in our industry as a premier PVF (Pipe, Valves, and Fittings) manufacturer and master distributor. With 86 years of unwavering dedication to excellence and a commitment to legendary customer service, we have established ourselves as a trusted name in the world of piping solutions.

We are seeking a talented purchasing agent to join our team and play a pivotal role in optimizing inventory and improving OTD. This is not a remote position. This role will be on-site at our Cleveland, OH Headquarters.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze MRP messages to make decisions on purchase requirements to satisfy demand and min stock quantities that optimize/reduce inventory.
Identify warehouse transfer opportunities to balance inventory and improve service levels.
Create and communicate vendor RFQ for new orders based on net order requirements.
Analyze vendor quotes and negotiate, leveraging market pricing detail and cost trending that improves average cost.
Maintain a clear understanding of cost change (up & down) in each category of responsibility and reporting out as needed.
Maintain a clear understanding of in-transit material.
Create, maintain, and update part policies and item master details.
Ensure timely and accurate commercial documentation from the suppliers.
Request open PO reports monthly from suppliers and update ERP accordingly.
Ensure accurate shipping and delivery dates are loaded and reflected in the ERP system.
Review acknowledgments to ensure accuracy of cost and expected delivery dates.
Review and expedite materials that are urgent, including open orders and creating new POs as needed.
Create priority lists for suppliers to close backorders and supply gaps as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Review and submit special purchase order requests, “Indent Orders”.
Evaluate invoice discrepancies to ensure that they are paid correctly.
Identify and investigate root cause of backorders.
Understand, solve, and communicate any supply problems that may impact business operations.
Review, report, and communicate with suppliers on-time performance monthly.
Draft and communicate supplier scorecard quarterly.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
CPIM or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with ERP systems and other procurement technologies (NetStock experience is a plus)

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