Bennett-Hall Company Staffing Agency

The purchasing agent manages an expenditure base of $1.4 to $1.6 million per year for materials and/or services to support the company's purchasing programs. The purchasing agent is responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the company's needs for indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling, and select production and nonproduction direct materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost quality and at delivery competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards. The position is further responsible for the timely planning and scheduling of receipt and inventory control of the products and services as assigned consistent with E2 software requirements or as appropriately concluded with a requisitioner.

• Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; maintains close coordination with inventory control and job leaders to ensure timely execution of product and service sourcing activities.
• Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics inventory control and management; negotiates prices and delivery terms with guidance from management.
• Coordinates the planning of recent schedules and inventory control parameters for the assigned products and services.
• Visits suppliers’ facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems.
  • Selecting new products and reviewing the old
  • Finding the right suppliers
  • Negotiating prices
  • Ensuring the products are delivered on time
  • Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers while seeking new ones
• Demonstrates the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions and solve problems immediately. Shows the ability to work well under pressure, such as when inventory deliveries or shipments become late or forgotten.
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills; displays reading comprehension skills.
•  Displays the ability to multitask and handle multiple issues at the same time without stress.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
• o   Process orientated and efficient
  o    Think outside the box
  o   Good interpersonal skills
  o   Organized
  o    Flexible
  o   Technical Capacity
  o      Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
  o      Thoroughness.
  o         Collaboration Skills.
  o          Communication Proficiency