Purchasing Agent

Pay range: $33.65-$38.46 per hour

Job Summary

Responsible for all the purchasing activities including scheduling and purchasing of International and Domestic supplies. You will own the relationships with all domestic raw material suppliers and work closely with corporate resources to manage international supply chain. You will be a member of the transfer team, moving company products to the Vancouver facility. You will make critical decisions that help ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost targets are met. You will use your extensive Excel and data mining/analysis skills to ensure the Operations team has what it needs from a planning and component perspective to meet customer demand. Travel to other company locations may be required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Procurement Planning & Execution

· Analyze raw material coverage and issue purchase orders in accordance with production requirements, demand forecasts, and production schedules

· Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production targets

· Monitor open orders and expedite or delay shipments as necessary

· Manage the inventory, replenishment and purchase of non-stock items including consumables, maintenance supplies, office supplies and services in support of the facility

· Monitor market conditions, price fluctuations, and product changes to ensure optimal buying decisions

Supplier Management

· Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability

· Foster and grow relationships with suppliers; attend product and purchasing meetings

· Resolve delivery or quality issues quickly and effectively

Inventory & Cost Management

· Manage raw material inventory targets in partnership with Supply Chain

· Optimize inventory by balancing production needs and inventory levels

· Collaborate with supply planning and production teams to avoid shortages or overstock situations

· Act proactively to identify and drive purchasing cost reduction initiatives

· Coordinate efforts with peer buyers across the organization to consolidate purchases, negotiate volume-based pricing, and reduce overall procurement costs

· Work with peer buyers to balance inventory across plants and minimize excess at a network level

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work closely with supply planning, quality, logistics, maintenance and engineering teams to align parts, supplies and material availability with plant needs and production goals

· Provide timely updates on procurement status and risks

· Partner with peers across the business to drive consistency across operations

· Perform other duties as assigned to support production and business goals

Compliance & Documentation

· Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in SAP

· Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable regulations

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field preferred.

· 3-5 years purchasing/supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred:

· Relevant supply chain certification, such as APICS (CPIM, CSCP, CFPIM) and/or ISM (CPM, CPSM, CSM) or equivalent preferred

· Excellent oral and written skills

· Excellent negotiation skills and knowledge of contract law

· Ability to work in team environment

· Proven expertise with Lean/throughput techniques and concepts

· Knowledge of production processes, BOMs, and lead time planning

· Skill with Microsoft Office software including advanced Excel, Word, and presentation graphics

· Experience with SAP/MRP a plus

Total Rewards

Core Total Rewards

Co-Pay Group Benefits with low Employee rates for Medical, Dental, Vision

Fully funded Life Insurance, AD&D, Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Optional Supplemental Insurance (e.g. critical illness, Employee or Spousal Life Insurance and AD&D)

401K with 100% employer match up to 4%

Employee Assistance Program

Workplace Wellness Program

Support of professional memberships/certifications

Additional Rewards

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Charitable Donation Program (monetary and product donations)

Employee Service & Recognition Awards

Referral Bonus Program

Employee Engagement Committee initiatives

Smart casual dress atmosphere

A unique opportunity to be a key player in a growing global organization

An innovative fast-paced culture focused on people