Purchasing Agent

Description

A member of the procurement department at Lyons Magnus, an international food and beverage manufacturer headquartered in Fresno, California., this position is responsible for support for the procurement of raw materials and procurement related activities in a manner that supports operations production of the organization at the Fresno, CA plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission, values and vision of the company
• Maintains the best interest of Lyons Magnus first and foremost

· Review and procure raw materials per required specifications for weekly production

· Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items

· Prepare purchase orders in an accurate and legible manner per accounting requirements

· Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.

· Manage procurement quantities in a cost-efficient manner in relation to usage demand

· Achieve an understanding of commodities and purchase strategies

· Achieve an understanding of packaging and purchase strategies

· Maintain a viable and competitive vendor base

· Maintain a competitive transportation network to support logistics

· Analyze customer sales forecast scheduling raw ingredients and packaging

· Communicate with Inventory Department in verification of raw material stock levels

· Interact with QA regarding raw material specifications and usage approval

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Highly skilled in MS Office

Excellent organizational oral / written and communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to multi-task and handle changing priorities in a fast pace office environment.

Self-motivated, ability to plan and act without need for instruction

Willing to gain knowledge and assume additional responsibility for advancement

Education and/or Experience:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain Logistics or related field.

2+ years’ experience within related field.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.