Purchasing Agent II in Van Buren, Arkansas at PEPPER SOURCE LTD

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Reports To: Raw Good Purchasing Administrator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly

Compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of raw good materials by performing the following duties:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Order/maintain inventory for ABS, PSR, and PSVB via the RGIM.
• Enter purchase orders for ABS, PSR, and PSVB inventories via the RGIM.
• Monitor all bulk tank inventories and order ABS, PSR, and PSVB Via Bulk Tank Reports or RGIM.
• Read ALL confirmations and record indicated changes as required for ABS, PSR, and PSVB.
• Enter price changes for ABS, PSR, and PSVB.
• Release Truck Trips for ABS, PSR, and PSVB.
• Monitor tank appointments for ABS, PSR, and PSVB.
• Receive trucks/POs/monitor receiving report for ABS, PSR, and PSVB.
• Credit issues — send to Lynda Wofford or Steven Campbell for approval/instruction.
• Damage issues, including pallets — send to Lynda Wofford or Steven Campbell for approval/instruction.
• SCARs — send to Lynda Wofford or Steven Campbell for approval/instruction.
• Insurance certificates for ABS, PSR, and PSVB.
• Back up to Freight Logistics position.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Language Skills

Must be able to speak, read and write in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computers, knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to physically perform the following:

• Sit for the duration of the shift
• Occasionally required to stand and/or walk
• Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.