Purchasing Specialist
SupportFinity™, Enoch, UT, United States
Overview
Purchasing Agent - LS & Strategic Vendors Department Purchasing / Supply Chain Job Title Purchasing Agent - LS & Strategic Vendors Reports To Director of Purchasing / Supply Chain Position Summary The Purchasing Agent - LS & Strategic Vendors serves as the primary liaison between MCM Engineering II, Inc. (MCM) and LS Electric for all purchasing-related coordination. This role is responsible for managing LS pass-through orders end-to-end, supporting vendor relationships, maintaining accurate purchasing records, and ensuring timely, accurate fulfillment of materials. The position also supports broader purchasing operations, including BOM-driven purchasing, stock programs, and vendor risk mitigation. This role requires strong coordination skills, attention to detail, proactive follow-up, and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers.
Core Responsibilities LS Purchasing & Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact between MCM and LS Electric for all purchasing coordination.
Manage LS pass-through orders from quote request through ordering, receiving, shipping coordination, and billing back to LS.
Coordinate directly with Application Engineers and Purchasing Agents to ensure quotes, orders, and deliveries are accurate and completed on time.
Track order status and proactively follow up on lead times, order confirmations, discrepancies, and delivery issues, escalating when required.
Vendor Management
Lead vendor onboarding and new vendor acquisition, including documentation collection, system setup, and internal coordination.
Assist in identifying and qualifying alternate suppliers to support supply continuity and risk mitigation.
Maintain ownership of an assigned set of core vendors:
Build and maintain ongoing vendor relationships.
Conduct weekly follow-ups on purchase orders, RMAs, pricing updates, lead times, and issue resolution.
Serve as the primary internal contact for assigned vendors, even when POs are issued by other purchasing agents.
Purchasing Operations & Documentation
Support Stock Mini programs, assisting Supply Chain Manager with worksheet preparation, packet creation, PO processing, and billing follow-through.
Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and vendor records within company systems (ERP, purchasing logs, and shared documentation).
Ensure purchasing activities align with company procedures, audit requirements, and internal controls.
Secondary Responsibilities
Provide backup support for BOM-driven purchasing, assisting the project management purchasing team by placing orders and tracking open BOMs and POs.
Support raw material and consumable purchasing in coordination with mechanical design purchasing team, including availability tracking and delivery follow-up.
Assist with general purchasing tasks as needed to support workload balancing and business priorities.
Performance Expectations
Timely placement and follow-up of purchase orders
Accurate tracking of LS pass-through orders
Clear, consistent communication with vendors and internal stakeholders
Reduction of purchasing errors, delays, and escalations
Maintenance of organized, audit-ready purchasing records
Job Details
Job code: EX-CC1B4529
Job type: Full-time
Location: [Location not specified in provided text]
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Purchasing Agent - LS & Strategic Vendors Department Purchasing / Supply Chain Job Title Purchasing Agent - LS & Strategic Vendors Reports To Director of Purchasing / Supply Chain Position Summary The Purchasing Agent - LS & Strategic Vendors serves as the primary liaison between MCM Engineering II, Inc. (MCM) and LS Electric for all purchasing-related coordination. This role is responsible for managing LS pass-through orders end-to-end, supporting vendor relationships, maintaining accurate purchasing records, and ensuring timely, accurate fulfillment of materials. The position also supports broader purchasing operations, including BOM-driven purchasing, stock programs, and vendor risk mitigation. This role requires strong coordination skills, attention to detail, proactive follow-up, and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers.
Core Responsibilities LS Purchasing & Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact between MCM and LS Electric for all purchasing coordination.
Manage LS pass-through orders from quote request through ordering, receiving, shipping coordination, and billing back to LS.
Coordinate directly with Application Engineers and Purchasing Agents to ensure quotes, orders, and deliveries are accurate and completed on time.
Track order status and proactively follow up on lead times, order confirmations, discrepancies, and delivery issues, escalating when required.
Vendor Management
Lead vendor onboarding and new vendor acquisition, including documentation collection, system setup, and internal coordination.
Assist in identifying and qualifying alternate suppliers to support supply continuity and risk mitigation.
Maintain ownership of an assigned set of core vendors:
Build and maintain ongoing vendor relationships.
Conduct weekly follow-ups on purchase orders, RMAs, pricing updates, lead times, and issue resolution.
Serve as the primary internal contact for assigned vendors, even when POs are issued by other purchasing agents.
Purchasing Operations & Documentation
Support Stock Mini programs, assisting Supply Chain Manager with worksheet preparation, packet creation, PO processing, and billing follow-through.
Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and vendor records within company systems (ERP, purchasing logs, and shared documentation).
Ensure purchasing activities align with company procedures, audit requirements, and internal controls.
Secondary Responsibilities
Provide backup support for BOM-driven purchasing, assisting the project management purchasing team by placing orders and tracking open BOMs and POs.
Support raw material and consumable purchasing in coordination with mechanical design purchasing team, including availability tracking and delivery follow-up.
Assist with general purchasing tasks as needed to support workload balancing and business priorities.
Performance Expectations
Timely placement and follow-up of purchase orders
Accurate tracking of LS pass-through orders
Clear, consistent communication with vendors and internal stakeholders
Reduction of purchasing errors, delays, and escalations
Maintenance of organized, audit-ready purchasing records
Job Details
Job code: EX-CC1B4529
Job type: Full-time
Location: [Location not specified in provided text]
About the company: Be vigilant about potential scams, phishing attempts, or fraudulent activities, and seek credible sources or reviews to assess the trustworthiness of the company. Remember, your personal and financial security is paramount, and taking preventive measures is crucial to safeguarding your information from potential risks and unauthorized use.
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