Purchasing Agent Job at Clayton Services, Hempstead, TX

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  • Clayton Services
  • Hempstead, TX

Job Description

Clayton Services is searching for a Purchasing Agent to join a thriving company in Hempstead, Texas. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for the purchasing of raw materials and shop supplies, negotiating prices and terms with vendors, and ensuring that goods are delivered on time and without issue.

Job Type: Temp-to-hire

Pay Rate: $23.00-$28.00/hour

Purchasing Agent Responsibilities:

  • Review confirmations and order acknowledgments to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Quote and procure metal & other raw materials and shop supplies.
  • Define the correct buying channel for each request and choose the best supplier in terms of price, quality, and lead time.
  • Review blueprints, specifications, and bill of materials to ensure all material is ordered correctly and meet customer specifications.
  • Creating and releasing purchase orders.
  • Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and create new ones, evaluating suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability.
  • Set up new vendors in the system with all required documentation.
  • Communicate closely with the sales team, production, machining, and engineering departments to keep them updated with any changes to delivery dates.

Purchasing Agent Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of engineering drawings, technical specifications, various grades of materials, mechanical properties, and certifications, including mill certs, Charpy Impact Requirements, MTRs, COA, NDEs, COO & COCs.
  • Extensive knowledge of metal/steel.
  • Proficient with ERP systems.
  • Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Purchasing Agent Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • At least three years of purchasing or procurement experience
  • Must have prior experience in a manufacturing environment

Purchasing Agent - Immediate need. Apply today!

Job Tags

Temporary work, Immediate start,

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