BUYER (DPM) in Zimmerman, Minnesota at Reliant Systems Inc

General Description:

The Purchasing Agent position is responsible for buying required materials, services, supplies, and raw stock.

This is accomplished through the following essential functions:

• Evaluate price, quality of material, quality of customer service and lead time to determine the best buying option.

• Manage and maintain vendor relationships and contracts.

• Deal directly with vendors on any quality issues, late deliveries, or improvements.

• Responsible for researching new vendors.

• Responsible for methods of communication and delivery of purchase requests.

• Maintain and update master files assigned in the operating system.

• Follow both verbal instructions and internal procedures.

• Maintain the highest standards specifically applied by our company for aesthetic values on both purchased parts and the internal environment.

• Maintain constant communication with supervisor about job progress.

• Clean and maintain cleanliness of work area.

• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Successfully complete a criminal background check.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Flexibility to work extended hours as business needs dictate.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to multi-task and work independently.

• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills.

Work Experience & Knowledge Requirements:

• Previous Purchasing role in related industry.

• Knowledge of supply chain in related industry.

• Knowledge of quoting process for services in manufacturing.

• Knowledge of manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of freight and parcel shipment.

• Knowledge of Material Resource Planning systems.

• Knowledge of JobBoss operating system is a plus.

• Knowledge of vendor score cards is a plus.

• Knowledge of machine tooling is a plus.

• Experience and proficiency with MS Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Education Requirements:

• Associates degree in related discipline, strongly preferred.