Purchasing Agent -Automotive Parts Manufacture at Activ8
Columbus, OH
About the Job
An international automotive parts manufacturing company in the southwestern Columbus, Ohio area is searching for an experienced Purchasing Agent to join their facility. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years’ purchasing or procurement experience in an industrial environment, and a positive, team-oriented mindset. This is a full-time, direct hire position.
Purchasing Agent Responsibilities Include:
- Participate in purchasing and procurement activities, and communicate with suppliers in regard to active orders, logistics tracking, issues with products, etc.
- Receive and compare quotations from suppliers, analyze supplier pricing, production costs, etc. to reduce company expenses and improve supplier quality
- Support New Model Engineering and product development by analyzing production needs, such as equipment, materials, etc.
- Collaborate with other departments to determine future needs for materials / equipment / etc.
- Report purchasing activities to the Purchasing Manager and create documentation for upper management
- Other duties as assigned
Purchasing Agent Requirements Include:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain or business-related field preferred, OR equivalent work experience
- Established work history in industrial purchasing, production planning, procurement, etc. (Various experience in purchasing is acceptable, such as MRO purchasing, raw materials, or other commodities)
- Experience with production planning, cost analysis, and budget preparation
- Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
- Good computer skills with specific proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
- While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.
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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for over 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.
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