Purchasing Agent II - Panels

Job DetailsJob Location: 615 N. Fairview Rd. - Zeeland, MI 49464Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: 1st shiftJob Category: Supply ChainA Purchasing Agent II will be responsible for purchasing raw materials, services, and supplies, and performing administrative duties.   Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM     Key Responsibilities: Source and procure all raw materials, MRO, supplies, equipment, and services at the best cost/value Create and maintain material specifications Provide quote information to internal stakeholders and process Request for Quotation as required Qualify new suppliers for products and services Evaluate supplier performance on cost, quality and on time delivery Implement Long Term Agreements / Negotiate supplier contracts Work in tandem with Quality to resolve supplier quality issues Forecast material requirements using various inputs from Internal customers and purchase history Identify and project manage through implementation cost savings programs Review and rectify any discrepancies between purchase order price and invoiced price Understand market data to make informed purchasing decisions Manage net material performance through cost containment, and cost avoidance strategies Manage supplier on-time delivery performance Maintain and improve supplier relationships Conduct supplier/commodity spend analysis and negotiations to achieve favorable terms Ensure material availability and manage inventory effectively Manage MRP for assigned product lines/business units Working with cross functional teams to improve business practices and support production Maintain item-level MRP data, including lead times, pricing, and safety stock levels Participating in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods Always maintain a clean and safe work environment Continuous improvement of job functions to increase efficiency and performance Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned   Qualifications: At least five years of progressively more responsible experience A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program. Strong attention to detail    Additional Requirements: Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).  BenefitsPlascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's lightweight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.   Plascore Benefits: Bonus Programs $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments. Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics Health Benefits Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.  New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one! Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services Paid Time Off Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion) 8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service Paid Holidays  Parental Leave 401(K) & Roth 401(K) 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees. Educational Support Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development  Childcare Flex Spending Account for childcare Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered) Company Events Annual company picnic Annual golf outing Annual holiday party Other Perks White-Caps baseball ticket raffles Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical Clean work environment Smooth pace of work Family owned and operated. Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base. Bi-Weekly Pay   Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.  If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@plascore.com.     Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.