Purchasing Agent

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Warehouse Systems is hiring a Purchasing Agent to join our team in Vernon, CA. The position’s key responsibilities are to support manufacturing operations by coordinating procurement activities for raw materials while always looking for ways to drive costs down.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for raw material procurement and vendor management.
• Managing requisitions and purchase order executions in Dynamics D365.
• Develop reliable and qualified sources of supply for products and components.
• Assist in production planning and inventory control of raw materials.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and coordinate with operating departments on cost savings and improved processes.

­­Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management; or in place of a degree, 4 years of related work experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or another related field.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to work with limited supervision and high motivation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working for a manufacturing company preferred.
• Previous ERP experience.