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McWane in 1920. Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust. All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors. Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, “What does this mean for me?” This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle. Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.\nWho We Are……\nMcWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is “easiest to do business with”. We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants. We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost-effective installation, and start-up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first-choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.\n Position \nPurchasing Agent\nLocation\nCalera, AL\nDirectly reports to\nSr. Procurement Manager\nPosition Summary\nMcWane Plant and Industrial in Calera, Alabama, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to identify, qualify, and contact potential vendors to receive bids or quotations. The agent will participate in bid evaluation and vendor selection and may suggest alternative vendors in an attempt to secure discounts for bulk purchases. The agent will assist vendors with the set-up and use of organizational purchasing/procurement systems. The agent will execute purchases and issue purchase orders as directed by the PMO or other personnel. The agent will maintain records of purchases or payments.\nEssential duties and responsibilities:\nEnsure personal safety and the safety of your team members. \nAssist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. \nWears appropriate PPE, including fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection. \nResponsible for the cleanliness of the assigned work area and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. \nMonitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.\nExamine and evaluate marketplace business conditions, vendor opportunities and new product introductions.\nEngage in sourcing to find alternative or new vendors to improve quality, cost and/or lead time.\nRegularly poll the sales force and vendor representatives for opportunities and concerns\nOther duties as assigned.\n Required (Basic) Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience in purchasing or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nAssertive, self-motivated, goal and result-driven.\nProficiency in Excel and Outlook.\nProven analytical skills.\nExceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.\nAbility to work as a team player and communicate effectively outside your department.\nProven negotiation skills with ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, team members, and customers.\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAbility to manage multiple competing priorities.\nStrong database and computer skills.\nProven track record of taking ownership and driving results.\nExperience in process improvement.\nExperience working with MRP systems, preferably D365.\n Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. \nMcWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.\n\nLIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER\nThe above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. 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