Marbach tool & equipment Inc.
Junior Purchasing Agent
Marbach tool & equipment Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
Assist the procurement team in the USA and Mexico with sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services for the company. This role reports to the
Senior Purchaser
and supports daily purchasing activities to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement and quality outcomes. Responsibilities
Help negotiate prices and contracts with existing and new vendors, ensuring cost-effective and quality results. Research needed items and perform cost-benefit analyses to balance quality, price, and delivery. Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers. Assist the Senior Purchaser with sourcing suppliers and maintaining supplier databases. Evaluate vendor performance, including quality, price, and delivery. Stay informed of market trends and product availability. Purchase direct and indirect materials from vendors and suppliers when needed. Create and process purchase orders (POs) in accordance with company policies. Track and follow up on outstanding orders and delivery timelines. Communicate with vendors to confirm order status, pricing, and lead times. Communicate order details, pricing, and lead times to internal teams. Support maintaining price lists and overall pricing strategy. Support inventory checks and reorder low-stock materials under direction. Resolve invoice discrepancies and report damaged or missing goods. Assist with purchasing reports and ad-hoc data entry or administrative tasks. Set up, access, and maintain information in Oxaion, Excel, and Inform software. Manage receiving paperwork and assist with order confirmations. Assist with booking material transactions. Assist with special projects and other duties assigned by the Senior Purchaser. Ability to travel to other Marbach locations for special projects (Germany, Mexico, Indiana, Wisconsin, etc.). Other tasks as needed in the Purchasing area. Physical Requirements
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to sharp objects, fumes or airborne particles and a loud noise level. Able to stand for long periods and be adaptable to a changing work environment. Preferred Skills
Use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Interpersonal Skills. Inventory Management & Pricing experience. Communication skills - verbal and written. Negotiation and persuasion skills. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational skills. Adaptability. Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish, German).
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Senior Purchaser
and supports daily purchasing activities to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement and quality outcomes. Responsibilities
Help negotiate prices and contracts with existing and new vendors, ensuring cost-effective and quality results. Research needed items and perform cost-benefit analyses to balance quality, price, and delivery. Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers. Assist the Senior Purchaser with sourcing suppliers and maintaining supplier databases. Evaluate vendor performance, including quality, price, and delivery. Stay informed of market trends and product availability. Purchase direct and indirect materials from vendors and suppliers when needed. Create and process purchase orders (POs) in accordance with company policies. Track and follow up on outstanding orders and delivery timelines. Communicate with vendors to confirm order status, pricing, and lead times. Communicate order details, pricing, and lead times to internal teams. Support maintaining price lists and overall pricing strategy. Support inventory checks and reorder low-stock materials under direction. Resolve invoice discrepancies and report damaged or missing goods. Assist with purchasing reports and ad-hoc data entry or administrative tasks. Set up, access, and maintain information in Oxaion, Excel, and Inform software. Manage receiving paperwork and assist with order confirmations. Assist with booking material transactions. Assist with special projects and other duties assigned by the Senior Purchaser. Ability to travel to other Marbach locations for special projects (Germany, Mexico, Indiana, Wisconsin, etc.). Other tasks as needed in the Purchasing area. Physical Requirements
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to sharp objects, fumes or airborne particles and a loud noise level. Able to stand for long periods and be adaptable to a changing work environment. Preferred Skills
Use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Interpersonal Skills. Inventory Management & Pricing experience. Communication skills - verbal and written. Negotiation and persuasion skills. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational skills. Adaptability. Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish, German).
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