Purchasing Agent

Full Time

Morgan Industrial

Hillsboro, OR USA

Please no outside agencies.

The Purchasing Agent will demonstrate proficiency in vendor management, purchasing, and AP invoice reconciliation. This individual will assist with the enforcement of purchasing procedures as well as proper cost allocation and tracking to meet both site and company-wide goals and strategies. The Purchasing Agent will develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to keep material and/or services flowing smoothly, promote competitive bidding while preserving a high level of service and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Exchange documentation with vendors such as credit applications, COI’s and W-9’s to create new vendor accounts in SAP.
• Review and process purchase requisitions and initiate purchase orders for material, services, and equipment.
• Manage suppliers, total cost, quality, and delivery performance across sites.
• Respond in a professional and timely manner to internal customer requests to purchase materials and/or services.
• Review and reconcile AP invoices to verify costs are appropriately allocated. Research as necessary if invoices are missing required information.
• Ensure accuracy of PO and invoice prior to forwarding to Accounts Payable.
• Review and close purchase orders as needed.
• Make purchases using credit card when required, maintain receipts, and submit expense report.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a purchasing position. Experience in construction or similar industry is preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of both financial and operational processes and internal controls around the purchasing function.
• Ability to analyze and process high volume of vendor invoices.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, especially Excel skills required.
• Proficiency with SAP ERP and standard office software
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.