MRO Purchasing Agent TheMRO Purchasing Agentcollaborates with vendors to secure pricing and efficiently purchase materials necessary for all manufacturing departments. Essential Functions - Communicate with vendors via phone to place orders and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Process purchase orders with accuracy and efficiency
- Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to optimize cost savings
- Write and analyze requisitions invoices supply requests and orders
- Verify quality characteristics and specifications in alignment with training protocols
- Ensure timely and costeffective delivery of all orders
- Resolve billing and shipping discrepancies while providing clear guidance to suppliers
- Foster a positive and professional work environment by maintaining effective communication with clients vendors coworkers and supervisors
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager or designated personnel
Work Experience and Skills - 12 years experience in purchasing procurement or a related role
- Proven expertise in purchasing operations and supplier coordination
- Ability to expedite orders and work collaboratively with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries
- Strong attention to detail and problemsolving skills
- Ability to accurately read and comprehend purchase orders and instructions
- Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
- Selfmotivated with a proactive solutionsoriented approach
Education One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Physical Demands and Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Packaging Personified Inc. is a manufacturer of food grade packaging. All employees are responsible for following Safe Quality Food practices and policies. The Purchasing agent in particular needs to verify that all materials used in the manufacturing process are certified as food grade by meeting FDA regulations and that required documentation is maintained and updated on a timely basis.
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