Purchasing Agent

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPURCHASING AGENTZing Professional Recruiting, in partnership with a prominent flavor/fragrance manufacturing company in Piscataway, NJ, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join their teamSUMMARY: Responsible for all duties associated with purchasing functions, including purchase order and sample entry into multiple systems; communication and follow up with suppliers; internal coordination with receiving and quality control departments.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform designated tasks associated with purchasing raw materials for production
• Access multiple computer systems to enter and retrieve information to process samples, purchase orders, and maintain purchase order status and costing information
• Actively schedule supplier meetings to obtain, interpret, and update the business on market and supply chain information
• Maintain and update market costing information for raw materials
• Perform associated tasks in the resolution of pricing discrepancies, complaints, late deliveries, quality and receipt issues.
• Participate in supplier review process
• Identify alternate suppliers and process samples into the QC queue.
• Provide support as required to the purchasing, procurement, and planning teams
• Knowledge and compliance to procurement values, practices, and principles.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer focus - Quick thinker, strong analytical skills, delivers solutions.
• Ensures accountability – strives to meets purchasing Key Performance Indicators and Robertet business results. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicates effectively – Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Prepares reports and is an active participant in the Sales and Operating planning meetings. Ability to effectively present information (oral/written) and respond to questions from groups of managers, peers, and clients.
• Values differences – Must possess a great attitude, work ethic and ability to serve as a team player. Ability to ensure that all team members are communicating with one another in a positive manner.
• Situational adaptability – Ability to change gears and be agile with plans.
• Foster Improvement and Innovation - Continuously strive to improve your work to deliver better products, services, and processes. Understand how your work contributes to the company goals. Understand and assess the current way of working and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain and Purchasing concepts.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required:

• 4-year undergraduate degree in business or science
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing or planning experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Office 365
• Above Average competency in Microsoft Excel, Excellent Math Skills

Preferred:

• Strong vendor management and negotiating skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with ERP software - Oracle a plus.

Zing Professional Recruiting a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Zing’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains our #1 priority. Zing Professional Recruiting is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization.

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