Purchasing agent

*Position* *Summary* Assess and coordinate assigned procurement of raw materials, parts, supplies and services to efficiently and cost-effectively support organizational operations *Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions* Identify and source new vendors/suppliers. Manage vendor/supplier selection based on price, quality, support capacity and reliability. Confer with vendors/suppliers to obtain product or service information regarding price, availability, and delivery schedules, to maximize customer satisfaction and establish sell prices for Purchasing. Requisitions. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key vendors/suppliers. Troubleshoot any vendor/supplier cost, quality or delivery concerns. Keep vendor price lists current and advise manager(s) of any changes in cost. Prepare, issue in a timely manner and receive (when applicable) purchase orders and approve invoices. Update and modify procurement records on items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product. Quality or performance of vendors/suppliers. Direct scheduling of inbound shipments. Trace shipments, follow up on undelivered goods and resolve problems and disputes. Obtain and distribute ?Safety Data Sheets? (SDS) for all applicable goods received. Obtain or prepare required documentation (NAFTA/Customs/Invoices) for importing/exporting products. Maintain inventory levels ? Min/Max. Assign new inventory part numbers and product classes as required. Ensure that the quality standard for purchased material is maintained. Obtain, prepare and distribute all necessary paperwork for Customer returned product requiring evaluation or repair from vendors/suppliers along with maintaining Customer logs. Conduct all work within standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with all. Recognize and notify management and employees to potential workplace hazards. Understand and comply with the safety program and help promote a safe work environment. *Required Skills, Education & Competencies* One year certificate from college or technical school; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. *Physical Demands / Working Conditions* Long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, ergonomics. Light lifting of office supplies, bending and twisting will filing. *Please take a moment and complete the profile, ONLY CANDIDATES THAT COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.* *please copy the link into your browser:* https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/1p0/PurchasingAgent2026 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,300.00-$77,400.00 per year Benefits: * Company pension * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance Work Location: In person