Purchasing Agent / Manager

Purchasing Agent / Manager

Understands the current system of inventory controls, use of forms, purchasing, vendor relationships, quality control, current employee’s roles and how each employee interact with the function of being a Purchasing Manager. Coordinate with Production Manager and Operations Manager the products necessary to keep work moving forward. Work with scheduler to ensure raw materials are provided to production in a timely manner for fabrication and to ship to our customer.

Job Duties:

Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.

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.

Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.

Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services.

Create daily and weekly production reports

Collect data from the production floor to update the schedule

Reconcile schedule at the end of each day in order for next day priority reports

Notify PM’s if a millwork release is behind or ahead of schedule

Assist with identifying improper processes and suggest new improved processes

Create production reporting sheets and up - date daily

Core Competencies

Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.

Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.

Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.

Negotiate, or renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.

Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods.

Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.

What We Offer

Two (2) weeks paid including three (3) Sick / Personal Days (10 days total)

401K 6 % match

Medical benefits (company picks costs up lion share of the individual)

Great working environment

Hiring Company Description:

AMC is a Mid-Atlantic based, custom production millwork manufacturer.

American Millwork & Cabinetry is a long time member in good standing as an AWI Manufacturer of commercial architectural wood work and custom cabinetry.

AMC is located near Allentown, PA. AMC has continued to grow in spite of the economy. There are wonderful opportunities for advancement for those have heart and want more out of life.