MPI Purchasing Agent

Position

Purchasing Agent

Location

Calera, AL

Directly reports to

Sr. Procurement Manager

Position Summary
McWane Plant and Industrial in Calera, Alabama, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to identify, qualify, and contact potential vendors to receive bids or quotations. The agent will participate in bid evaluation and vendor selection and may suggest alternative vendors in an attempt to secure discounts for bulk purchases. The agent will assist vendors with the set-up and use of organizational purchasing/procurement systems. The agent will execute purchases and issue purchase orders as directed by the PMO or other personnel. The agent will maintain records of purchases or payments.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure personal safety and the safety of your team members. 
• Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. 
• Wears appropriate PPE, including fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection. 
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned work area and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.  
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Examine and evaluate marketplace business conditions, vendor opportunities and new product introductions.
• Engage in sourcing to find alternative or new vendors to improve quality, cost and/or lead time.
• Regularly poll the sales force and vendor representatives for opportunities and concerns
• Other duties as assigned.