Purchasing Agent
Job Location:
Twinsburg, OH 44087
This position will optimize the use of company assets in the acquisition of assigned goods and services. They should be knowledgeable about market conditions and trends, formulate short-term and long-term strategies to ensure quality and continuity of supply while minimizing total cost. A person in this position will also serve as an administrative assistant to the Maintenance Manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
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High school diploma or GED equivalent.
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3 years purchasing or inventory experience, preferred.
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Previous shop and/or warehouse experience, preferred.
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Accomplished user of common PC software, including MS-Word, MS-Excel.
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Knowledge of purchasing and inventory principles.
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Knowledge of vendor relations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Receive requisitions and verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
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Develop alternate sources, ensuring continuity of supply, consistency of quality and competitive pricing; be aware of all considerations that impact the bottom lin.
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Evaluate suppliers through methods such as supplier visitations and various objective performance measurements, including on-time delivery, service performance, and price performance. Certify as necessary.
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Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
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Fill out purchase order in Spectrum including all part numbers and pricing.
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Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from Maintenance Manager or Supervisor.
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Generate effective communications, good relations, and positive image with suppliers and coworkers, promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness.
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Provided office administrative support to include, organization, appointments/calendars, filing, correspondence, report building, telephone support as requested and other duties/projects as assigned.
Excellent Comprehensive Benefits Package:
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Medical, dental, and vision
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Company Paid Life Insurance
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Short Term Disability
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Company matched 401k
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6 Paid Holidays
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Company Paid Uniforms
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Paid Orientation and Training
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Onsite Wellness Coach available by request
Apply online or at any location today!
Kimble Recycling & Disposal, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, age, military/veteran status or genetic information or any other status protected by law.