Purchasing Agent (Broussard, LA)
Hixwood, Broussard, LA, United States
Description
Work Schedule- Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Job Summary This role is responsible for effectively initiating, facilitating, and tracking purchase orders according to Ideal Steel’s procurement policies. A successful Purchasing Agent will be extremely detail oriented and have great organizational skills.
As a Purchasing Agent, You Will:
Provide services to employees and managers by communicating, receiving requests, and ensuring that their needs are met within specified timeframes
Secure approval from requisitioning department in conjunction with Ideal Steel’s DAG policy
Source multiple quotes based on purchase requisitions
Ensure cost-effective purchase options while maintaining quality standards by conducting cost analysis on sourced quotes
Assist with the preparation of purchase requisitions when necessary
Create and update purchase orders utilizing financial system within time constraints
Review all purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness, including appropriate, detailed information on all items
Ensure all purchasing documents include the appropriate approval in conjunction with Ideal Steel’s DAG policy
Follow up with appropriate personnel and departments as needed to ensure follow through of each order
Organize and confirm delivery of goods and services with timely financial system updates on purchase orders as shipments arrive
Expedite back ordered items and communicate status timely to respective individuals
Verify receipt of items by comparing them to the purchase orders; resolve shipment errors with suppliers in a timely fashion
Submit daily approved P.O.’s with all required documentation of receipt of goods or services to Accounting department for processing
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between the billable details and purchase orders
Develop and sustain healthy, long‑term relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure best pricing, delivery and quality
Maintain fairness and impartiality towards all vendors and suppliers
Keep current on any purchasing policy changes
Create IAS labels for material purchases prior to material being delivered
Assist shipping/receiving with issues pertaining to IAS requirements for material receipts
Assist with month end closing process by ensuring all items received the last day of the month are submitted for processing in accordance with month end closing policy
Schedule service calls for repairs for office/shop
Maintain, distribute and decommission IAS tools
Reconcile credit card statement and generate P.O. prior to month end
Maintain company online accounts separately from personal accounts
Inventory and order office supplies bi‑weekly (get prior approval before placing order)
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
Core Value Expectations
Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position
Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally
Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork
Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose or hide
Evidence, humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring
Requirements Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma/GED
1-2 years of previous purchasing experience
Excellent communication skills
Exceptional organizational abilities with a high consideration to detail and accuracy
Able to work effectively in a team environment both within the department as well as outside the department
Strong time management skills
Must be able to be entrusted with confidential information
Exudes honesty and integrity
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Work Schedule- Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Job Summary This role is responsible for effectively initiating, facilitating, and tracking purchase orders according to Ideal Steel’s procurement policies. A successful Purchasing Agent will be extremely detail oriented and have great organizational skills.
As a Purchasing Agent, You Will:
Provide services to employees and managers by communicating, receiving requests, and ensuring that their needs are met within specified timeframes
Secure approval from requisitioning department in conjunction with Ideal Steel’s DAG policy
Source multiple quotes based on purchase requisitions
Ensure cost-effective purchase options while maintaining quality standards by conducting cost analysis on sourced quotes
Assist with the preparation of purchase requisitions when necessary
Create and update purchase orders utilizing financial system within time constraints
Review all purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness, including appropriate, detailed information on all items
Ensure all purchasing documents include the appropriate approval in conjunction with Ideal Steel’s DAG policy
Follow up with appropriate personnel and departments as needed to ensure follow through of each order
Organize and confirm delivery of goods and services with timely financial system updates on purchase orders as shipments arrive
Expedite back ordered items and communicate status timely to respective individuals
Verify receipt of items by comparing them to the purchase orders; resolve shipment errors with suppliers in a timely fashion
Submit daily approved P.O.’s with all required documentation of receipt of goods or services to Accounting department for processing
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between the billable details and purchase orders
Develop and sustain healthy, long‑term relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure best pricing, delivery and quality
Maintain fairness and impartiality towards all vendors and suppliers
Keep current on any purchasing policy changes
Create IAS labels for material purchases prior to material being delivered
Assist shipping/receiving with issues pertaining to IAS requirements for material receipts
Assist with month end closing process by ensuring all items received the last day of the month are submitted for processing in accordance with month end closing policy
Schedule service calls for repairs for office/shop
Maintain, distribute and decommission IAS tools
Reconcile credit card statement and generate P.O. prior to month end
Maintain company online accounts separately from personal accounts
Inventory and order office supplies bi‑weekly (get prior approval before placing order)
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
Core Value Expectations
Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position
Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally
Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork
Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose or hide
Evidence, humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring
Requirements Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma/GED
1-2 years of previous purchasing experience
Excellent communication skills
Exceptional organizational abilities with a high consideration to detail and accuracy
Able to work effectively in a team environment both within the department as well as outside the department
Strong time management skills
Must be able to be entrusted with confidential information
Exudes honesty and integrity
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