Senior Purchasing Agent

Description

 The Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for critical or difficult procurements that require a higher level of experience, knowledge, professionalism, and administration. Responsible for coordinating and administering purchase agreements for assigned commodities. Provides guidance and assistance to other purchasing personnel. The Senior Purchasing Agent is proficient in all aspects of the job and oversees their department in absence of the Supply Chain Manager.

Requirements

 Required Education and Experience:

• At least five years of buying or purchasing experience 
• Manufacturing and supply chain experience is strongly preferred
• Degree strongly preferred, but applicants with applicable experience will be considered 
• Supervisory experience preferred

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Purchase supplies, materials, and parts for Marco Industries. 
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
• Maintain excellent communication with assigned suppliers and vendors. 
• In the absence of the Supply Chain Manager, will be responsible for all Supply Chain Manager duties. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and with minimal managerial supervision. 
• Excellent communication skills throughout organization.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite as well as ERP Software.
• Ability to work with a team to ensure the success of organization. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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. 

• Office work using technology daily to handle fax, email, copier, scanner, phone and computer-related tasks and responsibilities. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.      

Occupational Health and Safety:

Employees are responsible and accountable for:

• Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control.
• Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety.
• Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace.

Performance Standards:

• Semi-annual performance appraisal.
• Attainment of annual goals established between supervisor and employee.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.