Purchasing Agent | Austin, TX

Detailed Information

  • Location: San Marcos, TX

  • Company: Thermon

deeply understanding our customers' needs. Thermon specializes in providing complete flow assurance, process heating, temperature maintenance, freeze protection and environmental monitoring solutions. Our values of Care, Commit and Collaborate are the bedrock of how we conduct business both internally and externally.

Thermon has an established record of innovation and excellence. We recognize this is only possible with the hard work and dedication of our employees. We strive to maintain a dynamic and diverse workforce. We offer environments where collaboration, mentoring and professional growth are encouraged. Ideal candidates for our team will recognize the value of being a part of an

organization that not only provides a competitive wage but that also promises a great career. The Role The Purchasing Agent executes all activities related to the operational needs of the purchasing process; to negotiate, procure, and provide materials, supplies and Buy outs cost-effectively and in a timely manner.

Maintains the highest level of integrity, quality, and on time deliveries. What You Will Do Place purchase orders for (Raw)Material and buy outs within supply chain network in accordance with customer and production demand or other business needs. Chase, review, and process supplier order acknowledgements and update Purchase order in ERP system. Identify, solve, communicate,

or escalate product price or availability issues and consequences.

Analyse and manage inventory levels on items applicable. Update and maintain the ERP System with relevant information with regards to procurement. 1-st Point of contact for vendors and internal departments regarding supplies and purchase orders. Negotiate best possible competitive conditions to ensure corporation directives and market competitiveness by performing cost and scenario analysis and identifying cost saving opportunities. Inquire, estimate, and confirm delivery conditions in terms of price& lead time for quotes and orders. Manage, check, communicate, follow up, approve, or/and settle invoices against Purchase orders.

Item management as in creating and releasing items in all European affiliates and ensure accurate master data in Thermon's ERP system throughout all European databases related to Operations (i. e. items, vendors, cost prices, trade agreements, intercompany transfer prices, default order settings, relevant vendor references etc. etc. ) Obtain and document accurate spec sheets, certificates and test reports related to buy out material based on Thermon default requirement and/or customer/project specific needs Manage and solve customer complaints when assigned with regards to procurement.

Manage scheduled supplier shipments including brokerage with broker and freight forwarder Review and process standard pricing updates Assist in troubleshooting purchasing related issues in Warehouse Assist with cycle counts in warehouse Any other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrated experience in Procurement/Supply Chain in a manufacturing and Buy & Sell Environment. And/or Supply chain or technical credentials/education. Strong, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Able to perform in a high-volume, results-driven work environment.

Able to perform within applicable deadlines. Stress resistant. Negotiation skills. Able to prioritize workload and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. A healthy and no nonsense, practical business mind. Able to work effectively with minimal direct supervision (self-directed). Superior analytical problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and quality. Superior interpersonal skills. Superior planning and organizational skills. Superior verbal and written English communication skills. Value meeting the expectations and requirements manager and of internal customers. Value sharing information openly.

Value teamwork. Experience working with MRP/ERP systems. (Thermon is using Microsoft Dynamics Ax) is a pro. When applying please submit your resume referencing this job post. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Recruiters need not to inquire. /us/careers

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