For over 70 years Cascade Pump has been a leading manufacturer of large industrial water pumps. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Purchasing Agent position. Visit our web site at www.cascadepump.com to learn about our Company. The individual selected must meet the following requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and coordinate with Operations and Production Management all activities related to sourcing and procurement of materials, supplies and services required to meet order execution requirements, internal operations, and safety stock strategies.
Negotiate terms and prices with Suppliers and sub-Suppliers
Monitor and assess performance ratings via Cascade’s Sourcing Plan
Support development and optimization of procurement processes and procedures
Support casting patterns/tooling and associated strategies
Maintain supplier relationships, including on-site visits and audits (local only)
Promote and practice Quality Awareness and Quality Culture
Skills Required:
Relevant work experience in positions of supply chain management, procurement, production planning, logistics and/or custom engineered manufacturing. In lieu of such experience, a 4-year degree in business, manufacturing, operations, and/or a related field of study may also be considered
Related manufacturing and procurement experience preferred
Experience with international supply chain strategies and execution preferred
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic environment
Must be flexible and detail orientated with a high sense of urgency
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally via verbal and written communications
Ability to use an ERP system (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics, M2M); MS Word/Excel; and standard office automation technology is required