Purchasing Agent

Responsible for Supply Chain Management of specific commodities in a multi-plant environment to support requirements while consistently seeking on time quality material, best value and excellent service.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage supplier base while proactively seeking and developing new suppliers that strategically fit within Patrick’s Operating Plan. Maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Process daily requisitions for multiple SKU’s, expedite or de-expedite deliveries, resolve quality issues and adjust supply chain as required.
• Work closely with Sales & Design to ensure timely, cost effective solutions to support customers.
• Anticipate possible supply shortages depending on unpredictable variables and devise strategies to solve any problems with inventory supply.
• Set standard costs and lead times for all raw material commodities.
• Maintain all related part number data in the AX.
• Request and maintain quotations from suppliers for new and existing materials.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Support Purchasing’s goal to build strategic supplier partnerships that will guarantee continuous supply in any market condition and develop process improvements.
• Strong problem solving skills, taking the initiative to improve the business, and excellent leadership skills within the department in working with internal customers and external suppliers, fosters a strong partnership that ensures successful continuation and growth of Patrick product lines.
• Approximately 5% travel to other Patrick divisions and/or supplier visitations. Attend monthly sales meeting at corporate level.
• Work closely with Logistics to ensure utilizing most cost effective freight option and on-time delivery.
• Responsible for commodity purchases in excess of $25 million.
• Coordinate supplier ratings and sourcing initiatives with the Materials Manager.
• Maintain full life cycle of SKU’s including phase out to obsolete.
• Resolve invoicing exceptions with suppliers and internal Accounts Payable Dept.
• Effectively communicate with departments such as Sales, Customer Service, Scheduling, Manufacturing, Engineering, Design as well as Management.
• Oversee commodity inventory levels based on set budget.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Lean logic utilizing Kanban, JIT and PFEP.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position demands extensive teamwork with associates located in multiple departments across multiple divisions. Individual must be an effective communicator who can add value to the procurement process for Patrick. Individual must act as a leader and change agent while preserving internal and external relationships. Minimum of 5-7 years purchasing or planning experience using a computer system. Must have strong excel skills.

Working Conditions

Office environment

Physical Requirements

May be required to stand and walk through the plant. Willingness to travel occasionally.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location