Purchasing Agent
Lightning Steel, Inc.
Lightning Steel, Inc.
Zephyrhills, FL Zephyrhills, FL Full-time Full-time $43,220 - $52,049 a year $43,220 - $52,049 a year 11 days ago 11 days ago 11 days ago Purchasing Agent We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our steel fabrication shop who is a motivated self-starter, solves problems, and takes initiative! As a purchasing agent, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and ordering materials and equipment for our projects.
You will also handle our data entry and storing of digital files, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
This candidate will need to work cross-functionality with multiple departments to compile and analyze data, accurately forecast demand, and strategize to find cost-effective deals and suppliers.
They would also need to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, and to be an excellent communicator that owns their areas of responsibility.
Responsibilities:
Place purchase orders for acquisition Review and implement inventory replenishment processes Obtain market intelligence to optimize ability to purchase parts at best quality and lowest cost Develop cost comparisons Develop reports to analyze cost and inventory Develop offers to purchase material based on internal demand and stock position Develop process and method to capture business expenditures Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
Ensure vendor compliance Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Use historical data, input from the sales and marketing teams, and market treads to constantly improve and update demand forecasting.
Communicate with vendors by sending purchase orders, understating capacity constraints, ensuring on time shipments, and planning production volume to maximize container space.
Constantly analyze and improve forecasting methods to understand forecasting errors and implement strategies to mitigate those errors.
Assist with transportation planning to ensure on time shipment deliveries.
Logging and Storage of our digital files on our server Entering of newly received data into our Management Resource Program( Tekla) Requirements Experience in steel/aluminum or construction purchasing.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook and Teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (data mining, reporting, analysis, etc.
) Excellent organizational skills Willingness to learn and adapt to a changing environment.
Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills Proven ability to be a multitasker who can handle multiple projects at once and be focused on detail.
Ability to read drawings strongly preferred not required.
Experience in Tekla Power Fab preferred not required.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$43,219.
57 - $52,049.
38 per year Schedule:
10 hour shift 8 hour shift Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Lightning Steel, Inc.
Zephyrhills, FL Zephyrhills, FL Full-time Full-time $43,220 - $52,049 a year $43,220 - $52,049 a year 11 days ago 11 days ago 11 days ago Purchasing Agent We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our steel fabrication shop who is a motivated self-starter, solves problems, and takes initiative! As a purchasing agent, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and ordering materials and equipment for our projects.
You will also handle our data entry and storing of digital files, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
This candidate will need to work cross-functionality with multiple departments to compile and analyze data, accurately forecast demand, and strategize to find cost-effective deals and suppliers.
They would also need to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, and to be an excellent communicator that owns their areas of responsibility.
Responsibilities:
Place purchase orders for acquisition Review and implement inventory replenishment processes Obtain market intelligence to optimize ability to purchase parts at best quality and lowest cost Develop cost comparisons Develop reports to analyze cost and inventory Develop offers to purchase material based on internal demand and stock position Develop process and method to capture business expenditures Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
Ensure vendor compliance Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Use historical data, input from the sales and marketing teams, and market treads to constantly improve and update demand forecasting.
Communicate with vendors by sending purchase orders, understating capacity constraints, ensuring on time shipments, and planning production volume to maximize container space.
Constantly analyze and improve forecasting methods to understand forecasting errors and implement strategies to mitigate those errors.
Assist with transportation planning to ensure on time shipment deliveries.
Logging and Storage of our digital files on our server Entering of newly received data into our Management Resource Program( Tekla) Requirements Experience in steel/aluminum or construction purchasing.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook and Teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (data mining, reporting, analysis, etc.
) Excellent organizational skills Willingness to learn and adapt to a changing environment.
Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills Proven ability to be a multitasker who can handle multiple projects at once and be focused on detail.
Ability to read drawings strongly preferred not required.
Experience in Tekla Power Fab preferred not required.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$43,219.
57 - $52,049.
38 per year Schedule:
10 hour shift 8 hour shift Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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