[Hiring] Purchasing Agent- Fastening Buyer @LINC SYSTEMS LLC

Role Description

Performs inventory replenishment and planning activities related to product, tooling, and services for the Fastening/Construction Group. Ensures contracts, agreements, and conversations with vendors are in alignment with company objectives. Must represent the Company in a professional manner. Conducts negotiations with suppliers to secure consistent supplies and competitive prices. Will make decisions regarding stocking levels, costs, and participate in decision-making processes to add/remove vendors and products. Will be asked to provide analysis for product and vendor related information. The Fastening Buyer position reports to the Fastening Purchasing Manager.

• Utilize best practices to maintain lowest cost and optimum inventory levels to minimize carrying costs while meeting customer requirements.
• Negotiate favorable terms with vendors to reduce acquisition costs (lower item cost, freight terms, freight routing, rebates, returns/exchanges).
• Utilize demand planning software, analyze purchase history, and work with additional departments to plan for future needs.
• Evaluate item performance and recommend disposition for under-performing items.
• Proactively monitor inventory to identify potential ‘surplus’ inventory situations and take corrective action.
• Work closely with all personnel to keep abreast of changes in usage, pricing, stock-outs.
• Responsible for day-to-day inquiries related to inventory: ETA dates (orders), expedites, pricing requests, new item additions, etc.
• Maintain positive and proactive communication with sales and internal departments of the company.
• Maintain records of orders, quotes, and vendor price information.
• Understand (Ability to learn) the software application programs for inventory and replenishment and how they relate to other system modules, and ensure the data is accurately maintained.
• As needed, enter and process transfers, participate in the return/credit process from our customers and to our vendors, obtain samples, etc.
• Coordinate work schedule with the Fastening Purchasing Manager to ensure coverage during vacations, personal time, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, and flexible. Enjoy working with a variety of staff.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to work independently and remotely.
• Ability to analyze and present data, make recommendations to various team members.