Purchasing Agent

Job OverviewThis position is responsible for sourcing, and expediting materials required to support the businesses of Equipment Technologies.Responsibilities and Duties§ Maintaining or improve and/or expand vendor relations§ Expanding vendor base to drive cost reductions and improve quality§ Support manufacturing, engineering, and spare pare sales functions§ Work to improve processes and drive efficiency§ Work with engineering to find ways to reduce cost and improve quality. Project management experience a plus§ Other duties and projects assigned by supervisorQualificationsBA/BS degree in business, supply chain, or engineering with 5 years related experienceGoal/Detail oriented, ability to prioritize and focus on meeting key objectives· Need to have good communication skills both written and verbalDependable and reliable and able to work independently as well as within a team environment· Good organizational skills must be proficient in Excel, Word, and have some knowledge of Power PointSome travel requiredWorkingConditions and Physical Effort· Requires long period of sitting, keyboarding and computer screen time.· Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.Other Duties- This job description is not designed to cover every potential activity that an employee in this job could encounter.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayExperience:Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location