PURCHASING AGENT ROLE OVERVIEW Kwik Lok's Purchasing Agents are responsible for all aspects of manufacturing supply chain procurement, including quoting, price negotiation, purchasing inventory, prototype materials, tooling, and services. This role requires assessment of vendor shop capacity and lead time, to coordinate with project lead times and due dates. Purchasing Agents actively work on the definition and resolution of known or anticipated challenges with value, quality, feasibility, and specifications in the procurement of goods and services while contributing to cost savings, partnerships with suppliers, and other value-added activities.
This position upholds the Kwik Lok Corporation philosophies with dedication to continuous improvement in food safety, quality, and integrity.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS Operations
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate order quantities and data processing within NetSuiteMaintain inventory levels to support operations for all Kwik Lok locations Create and prepare purchase orders, issue and review RFQ's within set deadlines, and review requisitions for goods and servicesProcure material based on sales demand and order point Vendor Relationship Management
Negotiate or renegotiate pricing and contracts to ensure lowest cost with highest quality materials Manage relationships with suppliers to maintain quality and timely deliveryResearch and evaluate suppliers based on safety, price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history Purchasing Strategy
Analyze data to result in leaner buying practicesMonitor changes affecting supply and demand – tracking market conditions, price trends, or future marketsProactively participate with Purchasing Manager to innovative ways to improve the procurement process, cycle times, and customer service levels REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field preferredYears of Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience purchasing in a manufacturing environmentUnderstanding of manufacturing requirementsExperience negotiating with vendors or customersProficient in measuring data related to supplier performanceComprehensive understanding of NetSuite, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and industry standard purchase order software platformsMust be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipMust be able to pass pre-employment drug and background screenings KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Strong negotiation skills Ability to analyze data and put to actionImpeccable attention to detailExpert communication skills (both written and verbal) to support pleasant interactions with suppliers and a multi-layered workforce.Seeks and accepts feedback for personal developmentSelf-motivated and able to work independently in a productive manner as well as be a team playerHighly organized individual who can manage multiple tasksInnovative thinker who seeks continuous improvement for products and processes ALL THE DETAILS… Pay scale: $29.25 to $40.30/hour, depending on experienceInsurance Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability Insurance plansRetirement Benefits:
401(k) Plan with company match (90 day waiting period - restrictions apply) Paid Time Off:
(90 day waiting period, prorated for first year)Vacation: 120 hours a year, with increases based on years of serviceHolidays: 70 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas DaySick Leave: 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked for hourly employees, salary employees prorated for first yearOther Compensation: Eligible for commissions program. May be eligible for annual performance bonuses.Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pmLocation: In-office, Yakima, WAWork environment: Occasionally bends, squats, reaches, kneels, and may lift up to 30 lbs. on occasion. Constantly seeing, hearing, talking. To learn more about Kwik Lok, visit www.kwiklok.com. Kwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provides equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To view labor compliance information, click here.