SUMMARY: While a job description may not fully encompass every detail of a position, the purpose of the following is to provide an outline of the abilities and knowledge required to successfully perform this job. The Purchasing Agent will purchase supplies and materials at the optimal price and delivery cycle while maintaining efficient inventory levels.
OVERALL GOALS
Establish and maintain business relationships with various vendors to achieve optimal purchasing efficiency.
Provide exceptional customer service internally and externally.
Maintaining people and business skills to work as a team to build solid working relationships.
Maintain professionalism while handling purchasing duties.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all procedures and systems involved with purchasing.
Work as a team to build solid working relationships.
Follow all safety rules for department and entire facility.
General housekeeping as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Follow purchasing and inventory control procedures and sequence of operations within department to optimize work flow.
Review market, price, delivery conditions and trends to determine present and future material sourcing.
Build and maintain supplier relationships to obtain optimal delivery, quality and price.
Negotiate as needed to obtain optimal delivery, quality and price.
Assist with compliance procedures in C-TPAT program.
Assist in other duties and projects as assigned.
Be aware of Aquafils Recycling Guidelines and Environmental Management Systems Policy (see supervisor if further explanation is needed).
Regular hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITY
Communication - effectively and professionally conveys information internally and externally through verbal and written communication skills. Actively listens, communicates clearly, concisely and assures understanding.
Proficient in Microsoft Office / Google Tools suite of programs.
Experience in using SAP interface / systems preferred.
Experience in warehouse management (parts management) systems preferred.
Detail-oriented and organized, able to work in a fast-pace environment and meet deadlines. Prioritizes and plans work and uses time efficiently. Functions as a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Problem solving-identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Customer service-manages difficult situations, responds promptly to internal and external customer needs and meets commitments. Exhibits strong interpersonal techniques, is positive, respectful and customer focused.
Quality control-demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance. Proven ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out written and oral instructions.
Dependability-consistently at work and on time, follows instructions and responds to management direction.
Integrity - avoids conflicts of interest and makes decisions that are ethical and in the best interest of the Company.
Safety and security-observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions which are posted in English.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in business is preferred.
2 or more years of experience with proven results working in a purchasing, planning, accounting or customer service business environment.
Working knowledge of email, internet and Microsoft Office Software.
Valid GA Driver's license with safe driving history.
Satisfactory results of criminal background check resulting in no convictions related to the essential skills of the position, to include ability to perform the job in an ethical, safe and secure manner.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cartersville, GA
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Billingunmatched
Business Skillsunmatched
C Programming Languageunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Environmental Management Systemsunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Procurement Planningunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Recyclingunmatched
SAPunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Supplier Optimizationunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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