Purchasing Agents

STS Technical Services is hiringPurchasing Agentsin Nashville, Tennessee.

Essential Duties:

• Be familiar with material, services and supplies as needed, including replacement and substitution availability, and troubleshoot problems
• Receive and respond to material order requests and inquiries to provide and or / obtain information from vendors.
• Research best price via Internet, media, etc. Identify the most cost effective product or service.
• Identify new vendors in order to meet required and future needs of the company.
• Review with vendor the cost, quantity, quality, delivery deadline, and schedule of payment for materials and services.
• Enter and update material requests in SAP.
• Obtain proper approval authorization for purchase requisition processing, and convert material requests to purchase orders upon approval.
• Submit confirming purchase order to vendors, monitor and update purchase orders with any changes as necessary in database for processing by accounts payable.
• Insure compliance of purchase order requirements as to price, quality, quantity and delivery deadlines
• Maintain accurate records of: approvals, items ordered, and items received.
• Confirm all incoming receipts with packing slip and order for accuracy, checks delivery information and shipping costs, taxes, quantity, unit of measure, price and quality, and resolves any damaged goods or short shipped product discrepancies.
• Manage the process of ordering and distributing cell phones and other communication devices
• Perform other administrative tasks as requested to support department needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Intermediate Level Service, Production or Support Worker role requiring basic skills to perform most of the standard tasks within the function.
• Generally at least 3 years of experience in area of responsibility
• Skills are effective applied in accomplishing all tasks.
• Assignments require basic knowledge of a technical or functional area.
• Rapid learning and application of new information and concepts within the functional area takes place.
• People management skills (HR guidelines, tools & policies).
• Strong knowledge of value based management fundamentals (Shareholder Satisfaction x Customer Satisfaction x Employee Satisfaction), employment law (sexual harassment, disability, discrimination, labor laws, etc.).
• Proficient in MS Office, Lotus Notes, Internet Explorer, SAP.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize, and direct an effective financial and administrative services program.
• Ability to demonstrate negotiation skills.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.

General Commitment for All Employees:

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned

About STS Technical Services:

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries.

Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the world, and we have hundreds of exciting career opportunities for you to explore!

If you want to speak to a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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