Purchasing Supervisor supervises daily procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates pricing, monitors performance, and expedites to respond to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Supervisor collaborates with other functions to meet current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Supervisor performs auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Purchasing Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Purchasing Agent
Location: Hampton, Iowa
Salary: $60-70K
Job Summary of the Purchasing Agent: Coordinates the purchasing of direct production materials and MRO supplies as required. Negotiates and procures an assigned group of materials, components, equipment, services and supplies from vendors at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Processes orders and does follows-up to expedite delivery and shipment. Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation of the purchasing function.
Job Responsibilities of the Purchasing Agent:
Education & Experience of the Purchasing Agent:
§ An Associates degree preferred or equivalent training.
§ 2 years or more of relevant purchasing experience.
§ Procurement procedure knowledge in manufacturing environment.
§ Ability to negotiate and close and interact successfully with a wide variety and levels of people/organizations, both inside and outside the company.
§ Developed flexibility, organization and time management skills are necessary to effectively manage multiple projects and problems together.
§ Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
§ Must interact professionally and successfully with all levels of the organization.
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