Industrial Service Solutions · 9 hours ago
Purchasing Agent
Camp Hill, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$28/hr - $33/hr
0+ years expIndustrial Service Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Agent to compile information and prepare purchase orders for material procurement. The role involves verifying purchase requests, negotiating with suppliers, and managing inventory levels while ensuring compliance with safety policies.
IndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Follows all Safety policies and PPE requirements of the job
Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests from the shop
Searches inventory records in our ERP system or physical warehouse to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity. Acts on any minimum order quantity level that has been met
Consults catalogs, Internet and negotiates with suppliers to obtain the lowest possible price that still meet our required specifications
Creates Purchase Order in our ERP system and distributes a copy to supplier
Create the necessary reports from the ERP system on items purchased or transferred between departments and/or shops, relative to pricing, deliveries, and inventory levels
Confirms accuracy of items being ordered and their related price. Resolve any discrepancies with the associates originating the purchase request
Communicates with suppliers on expected delivery dates that are being missed to resolve the non-conforming dates. Keep the Purchasing Manager updated on the suppliers having delivery issues and the resolutions being considered
Work with suppliers on rejected non-confirming supplies, parts or materials as directed by the Purchasing Manager
When considering competitive bids, compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and awards the order(s) to suppliers as directed by the Purchasing Manager
Establishes new suppliers in advance of placing an order via New Vendor Approval process. Emergency orders from non-approved vendors will be directed by the Purchasing Manager
Performs weekly cycle counts as directed by the Purchasing Manager. Investigates the root cause of any discrepancies and performs the resolution to remedy the issue
Must be cross-functional by working in other areas under the scope of the Purchasing Manager such as: Shipping & Receiving
Performs other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager
Qualification
Required
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Prior experience working with Microsoft software
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Company
Industrial Service Solutions
Industrial Service Solutions is a provider of industrial field services, including repair and refurbishment of equipment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Wade Stockstill
Chief Executive Officer
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