Gemini Group, Inc. · 1 day ago
Purchasing Agent
Gemini Group, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent responsible for sourcing and cost maintenance processes that support the company. The role includes managing procurement projects and providing summaries, reports, and recommendations related to purchasing activities.
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Responsibilities
Provide input, execute, and maintain commodity strategies
Provide operations request for quote feedback and provide evidence of cost achievement at the time of SOP compared to initial quote
Maintain an up-to-date filing system to support IATF requirements
Provide input into the sourcing process
Develop and maintain an approved supplier list; participate in sourcing recommendations based on total cost and analyzing supplier performance through supplier visits and audits
Create visual supplier scorecards
Review procedures to ensure accuracy and fill any gaps identified in specified procedures
Coordinate continuous improvement functions, initiate and develop cost savings opportunities and engage in problem solving activities to improve purchasing initiatives
Collaborate with other departments and vendors to ensure the success of receiving purchases timely
Monitor/maintain production purchase order pricing and budget targets
Place orders for production materials utilizing MRP and other information inputs
Place orders for indirect materials as requested through request and approval process
All other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3 years of commodity purchasing experience
Excellent time management, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite, AS/400)
Understands basic MRP inputs
Advanced negotiation skills
Knowledge of automotive processes (PPAP, material approval, IATF 16949)
Preferred
Proficiency in plastic commodities
5 years of progressive purchasing experience
Experience in Lean/kaizen
Knows important EDI fields, runs both 830 and 856 options
Knows legal ramifications of RFQ's
Experience in shipping and receiving