Procurement Specialist

At Farrior Steel Works, we are seeking a skilled Purchasing Agent to join our team. This role is responsible for preparing, coordinating, and expediting materials and equipment procurement based on project schedules.

The successful candidate will review and follow up on shipment timing, communicate with project principals regarding delivery status, and secure cost-effective and negotiated vendor quotes for accurate estimation of prospective projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare written inquiries or obtain verbal or written quotes for vendor-supplied items and subcontracts in compliance with requisitions and/or specifications.
• Receive vendor bids and evaluate them based on price, quality, delivery date, distribution capabilities, reliability, service, support, and past performance.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions of purchase orders with vendors and issue purchase change orders as needed.
• Expedite awarded purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and communicate with managers, foremen, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout the process.
• Coordinate invoice issues with vendors and accounting, delivery requirements with vendors and supervision, and quality requirements with Engineering and Quality Control.
• Prepare all required data and enter them for each purchase order, confirming shipment and delivery of vendor equipment to the job site or shop promptly.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with suppliers and vendors, establishing and maintaining contact with vendors and meeting with sales and vendor representatives.
• Estimate small jobs for walk-in customers and maintain knowledge of vendors and equipment available in the steel fabrication industry.
• Perform other tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required, providing support to peers.

Requirements:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a Purchasing related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of Purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Mathematical skills and good judgment in problem-solving/analysis.
• Excellent customer/employee service skills and ability to recognize and deal with priorities.
• Independent work style with minimal direction and supervision, keeping management informed on all problematic issues.