Purchasing Agent

Department: Purchasing
Employment status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
The purchasing agent negotiates vendor terms, prices and schedules delivery using knowledge of budget
and schedule requirements.
These positions require safe work practices that are clearly defined within company and department
specific safety procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
Working safely is an essential function of the position.
Working overtime is an essential function of this position.
Flexibility in work schedule is an essential function of this position.
Purchasing Agent Level 1

• Basic knowledge of material grades.
• Obtaining request for quotes.
• Ensure confirmation of each purchase order.
• Electronically file purchase orders.
• Monitor estimated time of arrival of material.
• Coordinate pick-ups with shipping department.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Negotiate with suppliers and make reasonable decisions quickly.
• Seek continuous improvements.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Problem solving skills.

Purchasing Agent Level 2 (competency in Purchasing Agent Level 1 functions)

• Read blueprints & understand specifications.
• Firm knowledge of material grades.
• Advanced computer skills (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• Process vendor returns in E2.
• Maintain kirksite record.
• Maintain proper inventory levels for stock material and placement of re-order tags.
• Create outside service pack lists.
• New vendor processing.
• Maintain Smart Cell & office supply closet

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to manufacturing processes
that include and are not limited to; fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical
parts, industrial equipment and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The
employee will have prolong periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time non-exempt position with a minimum of 40hrs / week with overtime as needed. Note:
days and hours required may vary. Flexibility is required in all positions.

TRAVEL
No travel is expected for this position.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of purchasing related experience or demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to
perform the above-mentioned tasks.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities
and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT
Technique, Inc., is an equal employment opportunity employer.

WORK AUTHORIZATION
Employee must be eligible to work in the United States, either by means of U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa or
H1B sponsorship.
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