Purchasing Agent
1 week ago
Purchasing Agent -(2500005R)DescriptionThe Purchasing Agent role will be responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of assigned commodities and services which may include direct and/or indirect commodities consisting of engineered equipment, raw material, fabrication services, MRO, valves, pipe & fittings, engineering/design services and other items assigned to support the execution of global projects or the global parts and services business segments. Day-to-day activities include gathering requirements, requesting proposals and quotes from potential suppliers, evaluating bids, developing and executing negotiation strategies, issuing purchase orders, managing supplier execution, ensuring on-time delivery and quality, expediting, managing vendor claims, and processing invoices in support of the B&W business units.Understand and ensure compliance with applicable procurement policies, standards, and regulations.Lead execution of RFPs and other sourcing events.Develop new or existing suppliers to improve sourcing options to meet execution strategyReview purchase requisitions to assure scope is properly specified as to description and/or use.Develop sourcing strategies as required for commodities assigned.Identify qualified suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.Analyze proposals to determine the best proposition, and negotiate with successful supplier, prior to placement of purchase order.Create purchase orders using an ERP system and track transactions through order, receipt, invoice reconciliation, and payment.Serve as the primary contact with suppliers. Ensure required deliverables are maintained.Develop and maintain internal interfaces with project managers, project controls, engineering, and other internal personnel.Provide ongoing purchasing contract administration including revision management, warranty claim resolution, discrepancies settlement, etc. as required during the life of the contract.Perform all other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent with specialization in purchasing preferred2-4 years’ relevant Supply Chain or related experience in a project driven, engineering, or manufacturing environmentDemonstrated ability to understand commercial languageDemonstrated written and oral communication skillsContract negotiation experience is a plusAbility to identify and on-board new suppliersDemonstrated teaming and collaboration skills with multiple disciplines at various levels of the organization.Knowledge of ERP, business software, Microsoft office suite programsSuccessful problem solving, conflict management, and customer relations skillsOrganizational skills and the ability to multi-task and balance time and resource demands appropriatelyPrimary Location:US-OH-AkronWork Locations:Akron, OH (100)1200 East Market Street - Suite 650Akron44305Job:Supply ChainOrganization:CorporateJob Posting:Nov 6, 2025Remote Status:Hybrid
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Purchasing Agent
3 weeks ago
Akron, United States The Babcock & Wilcox Company Full timeThe Purchasing Agent role will be responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of assigned commodities and services which may include direct and/or indirect commodities consisting of engineered equipment, raw material, fabrication services, MRO, valve Purchasing, Agent, Business Services, Business, Engineer
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Purchasing Agent
3 days ago
Akron, OH, United States Babcock & Wilcox Full timeDescription The Purchasing Agent role will be responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of assigned commodities and services which may include direct and/or indirect commodities consisting of engineered equipment, raw material, fabrication services, MRO, valves, pipe & fittings, engineering/design services and other items assigned to support the execution...
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Purchasing Agent
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Akron, OH, United States Babcock & Wilcox Full timeDescription The Purchasing Agent role will be responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of assigned commodities and services which may include direct and/or indirect commodities consisting of engineered equipment, raw material, fabrication services, MRO, valves, pipe & fittings, engineering/design services and other items assigned to support the execution...
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