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Crown Holdings, Inc. · 9 hours ago

Purchasing Agent

Trevose, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. They are seeking a Purchasing Agent who will be responsible for obtaining requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders, ensuring the accuracy of received items, and authorizing payments.

Information TechnologyInnovation ManagementLocation Based ServicesManufacturingPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives

Prepares outside service purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining production related information and scheduling to support internal schedules. Coordinate purchase order with shipping to ensure completeness and accuracy of requirements

Obtains purchased items by forwarding quotes, reviewing price and delivery and forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders

Organize purchase orders placed; coordinate with receiving to ensure accurate receipt records

Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers

Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation to Accounting for processing. Resolve Invoicing problems raised by accounting to ensure payment

Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents. General administrative duties related to company functions

Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends to update management

Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results emphasizing detail and urgency

Coordinate and maintain compliance to EH&S Safety Data sheet requirements

Maintain compliance with Corporate Directives related to Insurance forms & certificates for all vendors performing business on site

Works in coordination with Quality to ensure Vendor compliance and related Audits and reviews as necessary. Coordinates with Production when alternative sources are deemed necessary due to technical or business relations

Complies with Corporate policy and guidelines related to Vendor Diversity

Qualification

Procurement experienceCost accountingSupply chain managementManufacturing experienceOrganizedEffective Team PlayerCommunication skillsPositive attitudeDetail oriented