Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

NOTES:

• VISA Sponsorship is not available for this role. We can only consider U.S. Citizens at this time

• This is an on-site position, if you are looking for remote or hybrid work, please do not apply

Our growing privately owned company is seeking a full-time Purchasing Agent to work closely with the VP of Supply Chain.

Job Overview

Purchasing

Procure-to-Pay Process

• Process Requisitions from shop floor, engineering, office staff, software, etc.

• Clarify unclear items and recommend alternatives

• RFQ/RFP – Create, organize, and present to VP Supply Chain

• Purchase Orders – Verify, prepare, send, and follow-up

• Order Acknowledgements – Receive, verify, and maintain

• Receiving Verification – Verify, notify, resolve, and update

• Invoice Verification – Reconcile receipts and invoices for accuracy

• Manage general supply inventory (corrugated, stamping lubricants, die components, misc supplies)

• Organize and maintain electronic files

• Assist purchasing department planning by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends

• Other purchasing related tasks/projects as assigned

Supplier Quality

• Maintain Approved Supplier List
• Maintain Supplier Performance Metrics
• Process Supplier Returns/Rejections

Material Resource Planning (MRP)

• Plan material purchases, create and send purchase orders and releases

Other

• Non-purchasing related tasks as assigned by Management

• Opportunity for a computer savvy candidate to stand out and aide in company IT support and PLEX System Development

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Minimum 3 years of Purchasing experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, or Business preferred (can be overcome with the right experience)

• Experience with PLEX ERP is highly desired

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or IATF requirements

• Strong computer system skills are a must and advanced Excel skills would be greatly beneficial

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers and suppliers

• Writing, reporting, presenting, negotiating, and listening skills are important for success in this role

• Willingness to make phone calls to suppliers on a regular basis and express urgency when needed

• Ability to think independently, focus on continuous improvement, and demonstrate creative thinking

• ISM or other Supply Management certifications would be a plus

Compensation and Benefits

Qualified candidates will receive a comprehensive compensation plan (commensurate with experience) including:

Competitive Pay:

• 60-90k

Premium Benefits

• Health Insurance (BCBS/ BCN)
• Low $500/$1000 (Ind/Fam) deductibles
• Company funded HRA helps pay medical deductible and coinsurance expenses after you’ve met your portion of the medical deductible
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Discretionary year end annual bonus program
• Discretionary annual profit sharing (to 401k)

Annual 401k match

• Company matches 15% of annual employee contributions (up to maximum allowable annual employee contribution)

Company Summary

Variety Die & Stamping Co. is a superior manufacturer of metal stampings and assemblies located in Dexter, Michigan. We have been in operation since 1954 as an established domestic and global supplier for the automotive and lawn & garden industries. Variety Die & Stamping Co. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company with an emphasis on continuous improvement.