Purchasing Agent - Military Veterans
at Randstad Engineering
job summary:
Well established and reputable manufacturer in the Shreveport, La area is looking for a Purchasing Agent. This is not a remote or hybrid position.
This opportunity comes with a very competitive salary paying upto $85k plus an annual 10% bonus and relocation assistance.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
location: Shreveport, Louisiana
job type: Permanent
salary: $70,000 - 85,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: High School
responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs administrative activities necessary for management and all departments.
- Performs general warehouse functions and outlet requisition movement.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of receiving area including loading dock, receiving
office area, and storeroom.
- Obtains quotations from approved and competitive sources.
- Purchases production supplies from approved suppliers.
- Ensures that suppliers follow Company and Supplier guidelines and standards.
- Communicates purchase order discrepancies or supplier difficulties to the affected
department/or staff.
- Review deliveries and orders in a timely manner with accuracy for each order.
- Communicates with all staff regarding all orders and follow up on late or missed deliveries
with
- Efficiency on all orders.
- Resolves issues with non-supplied, under orders, over orders and damaged goods.
- Ensure all invoices are sent to the appropriate accounts for payment.
- Assist in managing inventory levels and stock.
- Assist the Parts Clerk with general data entry, invoices, and order reports.
- Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/ Experience/ Certifications/ Licenses
- High School Diploma (Supply Chain or Operations degree preferred).
- 1 to 5 years of inventory control, ordering parts, working in a warehouse environment, and
purchasing experience.
- Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Knowledge of purchasing concepts and applications preferred.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Good Communication skills
- Safe working practices
- Understanding of mechanical practices and processes
- Problem solving skills
- Basic Computer knowledge
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qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: High School (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
High School
Shreveport, LA
Randstad is a $22.5 billion global provider of HR services and the second largest staffing organization in the world. From temporary staffing to permanent placement to inhouse, professionals, search & selection, and HR Solutions, Randstad holds top positions around the world and has approximately 31,100 corporate employees working from its nearly 4,700 branches and inhouse locations in 40 countries. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands, Randstad Holding nv is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam (RAND.AS).