Purchasing Agent

Creedmoor, United States

Job Description

AirClean Systems

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Department or Division: Purchasing

Reports To: Director of Procurement

Job Summary

With continued business growth and expanding business initiatives, AirClean Systems, has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Purchasing Agent. Established in 1992, AirClean Systems is the largest North American manufacturer of laboratory safety equipment and forensic containment solutions. We are an international company with divisions in the US and Australia, as well as distributors worldwide. AirClean Systems products are used by major pharmaceutical companies, petroleum companies, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, schools, colleges, universities, and medical institutions worldwide. Many of our products can even be seen in popular television dramas and movies.

The Purchasing Agent will purchase goods and services according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

Research and compare suppliers, goods, and services.
Select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
Monitor inventory levels and determine purchase needs.
Request cost proposals and negotiate prices in collaboration with the Director of Procurement.
Prepare and process purchase orders.
Complete occasional cycle counts of inventory with assistance from warehouse staff.
Schedule and verify purchase deliveries.
Build and maintain positive, long-term supplier relations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office Products.
Ability to work independently and with management to complete tasks.
Attention to detail a must.
Solid organizational skills.
Basic math skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with an MRP systems.
Two plus years’ experience as purchasing agent.
Degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field preferred.

Accountabilities

Established purchasing guidelines and limits are closely followed.
Promptly action requests for materials from other departments or sister companies.

Location

This position will be based at our Creedmoor, NC office.

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.

Hours

The general hours shall be 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday, with an hour break for lunch each day. Two paid breaks are also included.

Work Environment

Work is usually performed in office and shop environments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and/or walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with arms or hands. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 100 pounds.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position other than travel between properties.

Benefits

Compensation package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability, critical care insurance, and Teladoc. Also, a 401K plan (both traditional and ROTH options) with employer contribution is offered. The Company offers paid personal leave plus company paid holidays.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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