Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Quicken Steel LLC 

On Site – Claxton, GA

Reports to Purchasing Manager – Quicken Steel 

Position Summary

The Purchasing Agent buys goods, materials and services for use or resell, balancing quality, cost and availability. The position is responsible for analyzing trends, negotiating contracts, evaluating suppliers, and managing vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management

• Identify and evaluate suppliers establishing relationships
• Involvement in contract negotiation including pricing, reliability and terms
• Solicit competitive, vendor bids
• Prepare and review purchase orders
• Maintain communication with vendors ensuring timely delivery and resolving issues

Operations/Team/Compliance Management

• Track deliveries
• Involvement with Operations to evaluate purchasing needs to ensure proper inventory levels to meet production needs and balance on hand inventory
• Assist with data to evaluate purchasing needs including min/max level replenishment and stockroom needs
• Ensure compliance with policy, legal requirements and ethical standards while mitigating supply chain risks
• Identify potential supply chain disruptions 

Other duties as deemed appropriate by Quicken Steel, LLC

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to analyze data including vendor proposals
• Strong ability to negotiate contracts and build relationships
• Exceptional research skills and proficiency with data analysis for forecasting and cost control
• Strong communication skills

Work Location & Travel

• On Site – Claxton, GA
• Travel may be required to vendor locations and other Quicken Steel plant locations, including but not limited to:
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • Cleveland, OH – Parent HQ

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wage base
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays