Purchasing Agent
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Patterson has built a trusted reputation for reliable pump installations worldwide - whether satisfying urban water or waste demands, harnessing and controlling ravaging floods, reclaiming arid deserts, taming rampaging and devastating fires, or protecting the planet's ecological balance, our pumps are trusted.

Around the globe, wherever liquid moves, in large volume or high pressure, you will find Patterson heavy-duty pumps and packaged systems. The world looks to Patterson to enhance safety and comfort in HVAC and fire suppression technology, exceeding pumping demands in water supply, irrigation, flood prevention, and wastewater treatment, make industrial solutions into liquid transfers, and fulfill heating or cooling needs to each of our clients.

POSITION SUMMARY

Purchase commodities in support of production, coordinate delivery of essential goods in support of production, expedite all products as dictated by schedule, initiate and coordinate inbound shipping from port to port and domestic locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Purchase various commodities required to manufacture product, purchase consumables, and maintenance products.

• Work within budgets.

• Be able to source product.

• Negotiate with suppliers for optimum price and delivery.

• Coordinate movement of goods to and from outside processors.

• Review job shortage reports and expedite as required to meet production schedule.

• Must have a good understanding of how purchasing works with other department.

• Keep inventories at required levels.

• Comply with ISO Standards.

• Comply with established safety policies and procedures. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment as directed. Use appropriate tools designed for their specific job tasks. Provide feedback related to hazard assessments and/or accident investigations.

• Act in accordance with Patterson's Company policies (ex. Harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethics, etc.).

• Purchase various commodities required to manufacture product, purchase consumables, and maintenance products.

• Work within budgets.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.

Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.

Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.

Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.

Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required. Associate Degree (two-year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: AA Business Administration or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: BA Business Administration or equivalent

Experience: 3 plus years of experience in Purchasing.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office and Syteline.

Certifications & Licenses:

Other Requirements: Must be able to read blueprints.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position

Ability to stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward, reach above shoulder, squat or kneel, bend, and grasp for long periods of time.

May exert up to 12lbs. of force, lift 10 pounds or less occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment. At times, may walk through the manufacturing and inventory areas.

If interested in working for one of the leading U.S. pump manufacturing companies—with a stellar reputation for partnering with customers and delivering outstanding products, application knowledge and service appeals to you, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Patterson Pump Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.