Purchasing Agent - Florence, KY
Purchasing Agent - Florence, KYMazak Corporation is looking for a Purchasing Agent to join the Purchasing team located at our Florence, KY headquartersThe Purchasing Agent candidate will be able to communicate effectively and successfully negotiate pricing and delivery of needed components from domestic and international suppliersIssuing purchase orders to suppliers and tracking or expediting delivery of purchased goods is a daily taskThe Purchasing Agent must adhere to purchasing budgets for each supplier while maintaining proper inventory levels with an often-changing production scheduleCoordinating efforts between suppliers and engineering is an ongoing effortIt is necessary to forecast future product needs using a variety of tools to ensure product availabilityContinuous supplier evaluation of pricing, product availability and quality is requiredMaking logistics decisions to ensure best value is another ongoing, daily taskScope and
Responsibilities:
Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Issue and manage purchase orders to various suppliers for production and expense related items.Control inventory levels to properly support production while managing W.I.P.Negotiate pricing and delivery of all items and services provided by suppliers you manage.Forecast future needs to ensure product availability at lowest cost.Coordinate efforts of suppliers and engineering to ensure success.Manage supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, pricing, and product offering.Work closely with and support internal customers to ensure satisfaction.Cross train with Production Control and assist with duties as required.Work closely with material handling department to ensure efficient flow of materials.Find new suppliers as needed and manage corporate relationships.Determine logistics plan for suppliers that ensures availability and affordability of items.Ensure completion of the purchasing effort through all steps including receipt and invoice payment.Provide accurate and timely delivery information for all items or services purchased.Prepare and submit detailed reports as required.Embrace and learn relevant new technology as it becomes available.After hours contact with international suppliers is sometimes necessaryAdhere to corporate ISO policies and guidelines.Cover for material control teammates as required.Represent Mazak Corporation in a professional manner.Assist in the physical inventory effort.Project management is sometimes required.Adherence to all corporate safety procedures is required.Domestic and international travel sometimes required.Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent is requiredTwo year technical degree, Trade school degree or certificate is preferredSkills:
2-4 years of Purchasing or related experienceInventory control experience desired.Negotiation skills desired.Electrical and/or mechanical background/understanding is desired.Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings desired.Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlinesExcellent communication skillsExcellent customer service skillsMust be able to work both independently and as a team.Must have good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.High level of ethics and integrity is required.Must have good problem-solving skills.To apply please send resumes to email protected .EOE, including disability/vets Recommended Skills Communication Customer Service Ethics Financial Management Forecasting Materials Management Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3s81w6yh4ntm8vdq1g', 'ExternalApply-j3s81w6yh4ntm8vdq1g'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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Responsibilities:
Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Issue and manage purchase orders to various suppliers for production and expense related items.Control inventory levels to properly support production while managing W.I.P.Negotiate pricing and delivery of all items and services provided by suppliers you manage.Forecast future needs to ensure product availability at lowest cost.Coordinate efforts of suppliers and engineering to ensure success.Manage supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, pricing, and product offering.Work closely with and support internal customers to ensure satisfaction.Cross train with Production Control and assist with duties as required.Work closely with material handling department to ensure efficient flow of materials.Find new suppliers as needed and manage corporate relationships.Determine logistics plan for suppliers that ensures availability and affordability of items.Ensure completion of the purchasing effort through all steps including receipt and invoice payment.Provide accurate and timely delivery information for all items or services purchased.Prepare and submit detailed reports as required.Embrace and learn relevant new technology as it becomes available.After hours contact with international suppliers is sometimes necessaryAdhere to corporate ISO policies and guidelines.Cover for material control teammates as required.Represent Mazak Corporation in a professional manner.Assist in the physical inventory effort.Project management is sometimes required.Adherence to all corporate safety procedures is required.Domestic and international travel sometimes required.Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent is requiredTwo year technical degree, Trade school degree or certificate is preferredSkills:
2-4 years of Purchasing or related experienceInventory control experience desired.Negotiation skills desired.Electrical and/or mechanical background/understanding is desired.Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings desired.Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlinesExcellent communication skillsExcellent customer service skillsMust be able to work both independently and as a team.Must have good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.High level of ethics and integrity is required.Must have good problem-solving skills.To apply please send resumes to email protected .EOE, including disability/vets Recommended Skills Communication Customer Service Ethics Financial Management Forecasting Materials Management Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3s81w6yh4ntm8vdq1g', 'ExternalApply-j3s81w6yh4ntm8vdq1g'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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