Sr. Purchasing Agent in Clarence, New York at Dynabrade Inc

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Place purchase orders per suggestions from SAGE (ERP/MRP) system

· Resolve purchasing issues with vendors related to delivery, quality, scrap, and pricing issues

· Function in a measured, professional manner with focus on resolution of departmental requirements as needed

· Pursue cost savings methodology mindset

· Administer purchase orders with vendors in a timely manner to ensure acceptable delivery requirements are met

· Administer the procurement process with a sense of urgency, including RFQ's, order placement, confirmations, expediting and invoicing resolutions as required

· Engage with Dynabrade team on all levels in a professional and collaborative manner to resolve any vendor issues and inquiries

· Conduct due diligence in exploring potential new vendors in pursuit of expanded supply base competencies

· Review vendor open purchase orders in a disciplined manner to ensure firm delivery and facilitate proper action as needed

· Challenge vendor with inquiries for potential cost savings

· Visit vendor facilities as required

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively under pressure in a professional manner

· Administer MRP suggestions and requirements in a timely manner

· Manage assigned suppliers for acceptable achievement of purchasing metrics (on-time delivery, cost & quality)

· Proactively anticipate purchasing challenges related to required delivery and take appropriate action

· Support fellow purchasing department members as required

· 4 yr. degree in Operations, Supply Chain or related field, or equivalent additional experience.

· Experience in cost reduction initiative

· Minimum of 1-3 years of successful procurement experience in manufacturing environment

· 3-5 years of experience working in MRP environment

· Experience in working with suppliers in a global environment

· The work environment is an office setting. Incumbents will be required to sit, stand, walk, and type. The noise level is quiet.