Purchasing Agent at AIRLINE HYDRAULICS CORPORATION – Bensalem, Pennsylvania

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for coordinating and supporting the purchase of inventory, materials, and supplies based on demand for sales orders and production orders. Primary job functions require exercising independent judgement when making purchasing decisions based on price and availability. Reports to the Sales Order Demand Planning Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Review auto-demand and manual-demand reports to ensure POs for all direct and special requirements are processed promptly and accurately
• Use critical thinking to determine optimal PO type to meet customer required date and maximize bottom line sales
• Oversee post PO processes (i.e. acknowledgements, expediting, disputed vouchers) from start to finish
• Selecting the best value supplier for items with no pre-selected supplier
• Effectively utilize Special Pricing Agreements (SPA) and supplier purchase programs
• Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Maintain a positive and consistent collaborative dialogue with the Inside Sales Team to meet customer expectations
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Management

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