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These functions include purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, shipping, receiving, transportation and traffic involves both automated and manual systems. The Purchasing Agent is responsible to find the best goods or services, choose suppliers, and negotiate prices. Monitors and interprets applicable market conditions and trends. May be required to travel to other ports as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.\nResponsibilities\nReviews supply requisitions and coordinates with requesting department to clarify; requirements, specifications, quantity, quality, lead-time, standardization and delivery issues. \nSolicits and analyzes quotations for stock materials, new and non-standard materials and supplies. \nPlaces purchase orders in a prompt and timely manner with a high degree of accuracy. \nFollows-up on orders to expedite/de-expedite materials as needed by the requesting department or to manage inventory while improving service to user department. \nAnalyzes purchase patterns, inventory levels and materials supplied by various suppliers to leverage purchasing activities, reduce materials total cost and reduce inventory investment. Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best combination of price, quality, quantity, delivery and supplier responsiveness consistent with volume commitments. \nAnalyzes materials purchased to identify opportunities for standardization. Defines the specific benefits of standardization and works with the quality committee to implement appropriate standardizations. \nWorks with suppliers to manage the return and replacement of materials damaged, defective, missing or not meeting the purchasing specification. Insures appropriate credit is received by CLH. \nCommunicates with user departments any changes made by vendor to the requisition. \nClosely monitors retrieval of packing slips from user department. \nKeeps accurate and current data such as pricing in the purchasing system. \nMaintains effective communication with user departments and accounts payable department. \nRoutinely monitors inventory levels to optimize inventory investment while keeping adequate amount of supplies and materials in stock to support daily operations. \nIdentifies new suppliers and develops and manages supplier relations for maximum mutual benefit. \nFrom a variety of sources, keeps informed regarding market conditions and trends, new products and processes. Summarizes and communicates this information to management with recommendations for specific application at CLH. \nInsures that all purchasing related activities comply with applicable laws and government regulations, accepted trade practices and medical care standards relating to the ordering department. \nIdentifies problem areas affecting or affected by purchasing, keeps management informed and recommends constructive corrective actions. \nAudits and approves invoices. Resolves discrepancies with suppliers and insures accurate and complete information is in the purchasing system. \nAdheres to safety, confidentiality, compliance, and legal requirements. \nMaintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with company guidelines on attendance. \nEvaluating suppliers on multiple criteria price, quality, service support, availability, reliability, and selection\nPerform in the company Spill Management team as assigned.\nPerforms related duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nFour year college education in Business, Accounting, or related studies or equivalent experience.\n3-5 years experience in purchasing.\n2 years of increasingly responsible management experience in the maritime industry.\nExperienced in fuel terminal operations and controls\nComputer Skills: Word, Excel, Purchasing and Accounting software\nKnowledge of accounts payable and basic accounting principles and procedures\nKnowledge of contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code and DOT regulations\nKnowledge of automated procurement and inventory control systems\nKnowledge of oil transportation and marine industry\nWell-developed written oral communications and human relation skills evidenced in dealing with vendors, staff and all levels of Centerline employees.\nAbility to plan and manage projects and obtain goals that may shift with changing priorities\nAbility to motivate employees and obtain total commitment from them.\nSkill in leading productive and efficient intra and inter-department meetings\nAbility to deal with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.\nMaintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.\nComprehensive knowledge of domestic sources of supply\nAbility to understand instructions, reason, and make judgments.\nUnderstand meaning of words, ideas associated with them, and their effective use.\nAbility to perceive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material.\nAnalytical and decisive.\nAbility to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.\nAbility to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions.\nAbility to work independently or with no guidance.\nAbility to get along with office staff and terminal employees.\nOffice Machine skills: Use of Computer, copy Machine, Fax Machine, 10 Key\nValid Washington State driver’s license.\nJob Condition and Environment\nMay be required to sit for long periods of time.\nInfrequent light physical effort required.\nExpected Hours of Work\nNormal office hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday\nTakes normal communications during business hours but weekend ordering might be needed when requested by Operations or Engineering.\nCompany Overview\nCenterline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, and other support to the subsidiary companies.\nThe Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.\nWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. 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