Purchasing Agent

1 month ago


Oklahoma City, United States AGS Full time
Job OverviewThe Purchasing Agent / Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials for various departments across the company to ensure stock of product while keeping inventory levels at a minimum.  They manage all aspects of purchase order administration including quoting, order placement, and open order management.  The candidate must be self-motivated, a strong team player, and enjoy working in a fun fast paced growth environment.

Responsibilities
  • Exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
  • Places purchase orders for production materials, technical components, outside services, and any other purchasing needs of the company.
  • Locates and evaluates sources for needed items and services.
  • Works with internal groups to align purchasing and supplier delivery expectations with production schedules.  
  • Acquires competitive quotes for purchased items and services. 
  • Negotiates for best price and delivery commensurate with company needs. 
  • Assists engineering during design phase with vendor communications and quotes.
  • Monitors open purchase orders and expedites as required
  • Updates suppliers on changes to specifications and arranges for effective transitions
  • Ensures appropriate costs and lead times are set for new and/por existing inventory items
  • Works with the manufacturers on warranty returns of defective parts. 
 Skills/Requirements
  • High School or GED required
  • Minimum 1-year related work experience
  • Experience purchasing in a manufacturing, engineering or other technical work environment
  • Experience processing PO’s and inventory transactions in an ERP system
  • Significant direct purchasing responsibility and experience including experience negotiating pricing
  • Ability read and interpret product drawings and Bill of Materials
  • Understanding of PO and AP processes
  • Ability to gather and analyze data, work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines is critical
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience working with an ERP procurement system such as Oracle, SAP or MS Dynamics
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
 Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check  *Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals. AGS is an equal opportunity employer.
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