Your Mandate
In collaboration with the Plant Manager to meet production deadlines, the Procurement and Purchasing Agent will be responsible for:
- Performing daily purchasing for the operation of our offices and manufacturing facilities
- Maintaining the inventory system on a daily basis
- Researching new products and new suppliers
- Negotiating prices, payment terms, and discounts with current and potential suppliers and subcontractors
- Reviewing incoming vendor contracts and ensuring they meet the company’s established parameters
- Reading incoming contracts and calculating the required quantities of fabric, hardware, and/or accessories needed for production, then placing the necessary orders
- Actively supporting each department in monitoring seasonal inventory
- Regularly reassessing minimum and maximum order quantities and defining required purchases
Qualifications