Purchasing Agent

Laitram

New Orleans, LA, United States
On-site
Execute purchasing for parts and raw materials
Create and manage purchase orders
Source components from qualified suppliers
Execute purchasing for parts and raw materials using Oracle’s MRP planning process and approved requisitions

Job Summary

  • Execute purchasing for parts and raw materials using Oracle’s MRP planning process and approved requisitions.
  • Source components from qualified suppliers to meet technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to review production plans and forecasts to anticipate long lead and critical material requirements.

Matching Summary

Execute purchasing for parts and raw materials using Oracle’s MRP planning process and approved requisitions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Execute purchasing for parts and raw materials
  • Create and manage purchase orders
  • Source components from qualified suppliers
  • Manage the full Procure-to-Pay cycle
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Production
  • Monitor markets and inventory

Nice-to-have

  • Work in a fast-paced environment
  • Thrive in a deadline-driven environment
  • Collaborate effectively as part of a team

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or related industrial environment
  • Proven experience sourcing custom machined parts
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced working knowledge of Excel
  • Experience using ERP systems (Oracle preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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