Purchasing Agent
For over 70 years Cascade Pump has been a leading manufacturer of large industrial water pumps. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Purchasing Agent position. Visit our web site at to learn about our Company. The individual selected must meet the following requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan manage and coordinate with Operations and Production Management all activities related to sourcing and procurement of materials supplies and services required to meet order execution requirements internal operations and safety stock strategies.
- Negotiate terms and prices with Suppliers and sub-Suppliers
- Monitor and assess performance ratings via Cascades Sourcing Plan
- Develop / maintain statistical safety stock strategy
- Support development and optimization of procurement processes and procedures
- Support casting patterns / tooling and associated strategies
- Maintain supplier relationships including on-sitevisits and audits(local only)
- Promote and practice Quality Awareness and Quality Culture
Skills Required :
Relevant work experience in positions of supply chain management procurement production planning logistics and / or custom engineered lieu of such experience a 4-year degree in business manufacturing operations and / or a related field of study may also be consideredRelated manufacturing and procurement experience preferredExperience with international supply chain strategies and execution preferredAbility to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic environmentMust be flexible and detail orientated with a high sense of urgencyAbility to communicate clearly and professionally via verbal and written communicationsAbility to use an ERP system (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics M2M); MS Word / Excel; and standard office automation technology is requiredBenefits and Perks :
Medical (Company Contribution)DentalVisionProfit Sharing (3% company match)Company paid Life Insurance10 Paid HolidaysPTO / Sick TimeRequired Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
Cardiac,Event Planning,Front Office Management,Inventory Management,Adobe
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Hourly Salary Salary : 38 - 55