Purchasing Agent (Steel Manufacturing Industry)

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

Confidential - Stockton, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Stockton, CA

About the position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Purchasing Agent to join our team in the steel industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring that materials and supplies are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. This role requires strong negotiation skills, knowledge of supply chain management, and proficiency in various purchasing software systems such as SAP and Oracle EBS. The Purchasing Agent will play a critical role in maintaining inventory control and supporting the overall materials management strategy of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list, clarifying unclear items, recommending alternatives
• Research, evaluate and select vendors/suppliers based upon their reputation and performance history, production and distribution capabilities, ability to achieve and maintain quality standards, delivery time scales, product selection and availability, service and support
• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
• Maintain accurate computer and/or paper procurement and vendor records utilizing company ERP database
• Oversee placement of daily purchase orders with suppliers to include computerized order entry
• Adhere to all AISC, AWS, ANSI/NSF, ISO requirements related to products and position

Requirements

• Proven working experience (3 years min) as a purchasing manager or agent in the steel or manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
• A knack for negotiation and networking
• Working experience using vendor management software
• Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
• Solid judgment along with decision making skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Ability to be self-directed in work and/or previous experience in a self-directed role
• BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off