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The Purchasing Agent III is a key member of the supply chain team and is essential in our ongoing effort to create a world-class supply chain at ZincFive. They will work closely with internal teams and our suppliers to help ensure ZincFive commitments and plans are met in a timely manner. The position requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to collaborate well with others, the management of multiple priorities, and the ability to think strategically as well as tactically. The position reports to the Purchasing Manager and may be performed remotely from home or onsite at headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon.

Purchasing Agent III Job Duties:

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure assigned projects move forward with regards to materials, services, and equipment availability
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels for assigned materials
• Monitor the timeliness of materials and goods supplied; follow up on the status of purchase orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with internal customers via SAP and reports
• Report purchasing planning and supply chain control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
• Interpret inventory requests, customer back orders, purchase requisitions, quotes, contracts and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities in view of current and anticipated demand for goods and materials
• Provide guidance on procurement rule, policy and procedures to internal customers
• Ensure purchases are complete, accurate and in compliance with policies and procedures
• Evaluate suppliers to ensure they meet the organization's standards for quality, and reliability of supply
• Work with engineering to source and approve alternate materials for current designs and as well as New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Assist with the continued roll out and integration of SAP By Design
• Analyze and evaluate supplier bids, proposals, or quotations; negotiate prices and delivery conditions
• Other duties, as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in supplier management and vendor relationships
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers
• Understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as quotes, contracts, sales orders, Bill of Material (BOM), procedures, schematics, part manuals and invoices
• Experience using an ERP systems like SAP or similar
• Experience with MRO inventory
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite
• The ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and supplier vendor base
• Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent critical thinking, contextual and situational awareness skills
• Must possess strong work ethic and be customer service centric
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and collaboratively with other staff members
• Ability to work and adapt to frequent changes and priorities

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Battery Manufacturing or Manufacturing industries

Key Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Solid decision-making
• Customer service oriented
• Teamwork

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work involves sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 pounds
• Ability to travel by air, car, bus, or train domestically
• Home or office environments

Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role.

In addition, the successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid sick time, paid time off for vacation, paid holidays, paid community service days, professional/personal learning program, and applicable state/federal paid family leave.

ZincFive is committed to employing a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. We maintain a safe workplace and perform pre-employment testing. ZincFive is a participant in E-Verify and receives employment authorization of new hires through Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security databases.