Purchasing Agent

North American Controls, Inc.

Purchasing Agent

Shelby Township, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Collaborative, team-oriented environment

    Retirement Plan with Company Match

    Bonus eligibility

    Paid Holidays

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    At North American Controls, we are proud to be a valued provider of critical capabilities that go into the platforms that protect our service men and women. We develop and deliver products that span fluid distributive systems, electromechanical actuation, gear boxes and other complex mechanisms for the defense industry. Our team is comprised of professionals that serve a greater purpose that supports those who serve. We are looking for a professional that shares that mission. As a Purchasing Agent, this professional will be responsible to source and manage procured material, coordinate outside processing, and manage inventory that supports our operational requirements. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for Purchasing, Negotiating Cost and Leadtime, Inventory Control, Part Information within our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Manage Supplier Relationships, and support quoting for customer proposals.

    Responsibilities for the Purchasing Agent:

    Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs

    Research potential suppliers and compare metrics of price, delivery, etc.

    Track orders and ensure timely delivery

    Update internal databases (Shoptech E2) with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)

    Evaluate quotes from suppliers and negotiate fair pricing

    Work closely with relevant departments to ensure products purchased are in line with the needs of our customers

    Maintain updated records of Purchase Orders, Quotes, etc.

    Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders

    Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition with required documentation

    Support quoting efforts for prototype material and production pricing

    Qualifications of the Purchasing Agent:

    Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but relevant professional experience will be considered

    Experience working in a related field preferred but relevant professional experience will be considered

    Excellent interpersonal and social skills

    Good verbal and written communication skills

    Collaborative and professional demeanor

    Flexible to travel to meet with suppliers, distributors and manufacturers as required

    Able to lift, carry and move a minimum of 25lbs

    Solid organizational skills

    Must be a U.S. Person