Procurement Agent

EJ has an immediate opening for a Procurement Agent.

Generous Benefit Package that includes:   

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program 

About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. 

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.  

Location:  This is a hybrid position based out of the Corporate Office in East Jordan, Michigan

SUMMARY

Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for the company by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Reviews supply or service requests, research, and compares potential/existing suppliers, negotiates to obtain best product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Facilitates introduction of new materials and services as requested.
• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Requests and evaluates bids to determine best value and maintains bid information until material is ordered.
• Requests cost proposals, negotiates contracts based on supplier proposals, within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Processes requisitions, issues purchase orders, verifies receipts and supporting procurement documents.
• Processes invoices for non-purchase order goods and services.
• Monitors inventory levels, flow of goods and services, determines purchasing needs and expedites orders as required.
• Maintains up to date files and reports including procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories, supplier files, scorecards, and audits.
• Monitors and evaluates supplier performance with regards to product quality, invoicing accuracy and on-time delivery of goods and services. Initiates corrective action if needed.
• Understanding of inventory management software.
• Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. 
• Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.
• Performs job duties with accuracy, timeliness, and awareness of confidentiality.
• Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations.
• Works as a team player, assisting coworkers as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience with purchasing, sourcing, procurement, inventory, supply chain, or related business functions.
• Working knowledge of requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, invoicing, and general procurement processes.
• Experience with ERP, purchasing, inventory, or other business management systems; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and develop positive relationships.
• Exposure to supplier selection, competitive bidding, contract negotiation, or total-cost analysis is a plus

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; and 3 to 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.