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Solid Sealing Technology

Purchasing Agent

Solid Sealing Technology
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Full-time

USD75.4K - 100K/year

~COP150M - 200M/year

+ Equity

+ Bonuses

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Watervliet, NY
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Requirements and responsibilities

SST designs and manufactures small-scale electrical components used around the world. These products include vacuum feedthroughs, hermetic connectors, and related accessories for vacuum systems. Our parts are found in many types of industrial, medical, and research facilities, and you will work with technologies used on equipment like energy storage systems, MRI machines, and particle accelerators. We have even sent parts to Mars! NASA's Mars Insight Mission uses components made right here in Watervliet, NY. The purchasing agent is responsible for identifying external material needs of the organization, and to find vendors who can supply these goods, negotiate prices and arrange for the purchase and delivery of the goods. The agent must be consistent with considerations of quality, reliability, compatibility and urgency of need in order to meet company goals. May work on complex projects/matter in support of Sales/Customer Service and Production. Responsibilities: - Purchases goods and services according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. - Prepares purchase orders and requests quotations for selected vendors. - Works in conjunction with Sales/Customer Service team to identify material costs for new products. - Expedites critical materials and maintains updates on late orders. - Coordinates with Managers to maintain inventory levels and supports Production with timely supply of purchased materials. - Explores and develops alternate sources for goods and materials. - Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts. - Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records. - Manages relationships with key vendors to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts. - Manages problems and schedules changes and ensures changes are reflected within the ERP system. - Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history. - Actively participate in vendor performance reviews for quality of product and on-time delivery; Manages vendor performance improvement activities. - Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and includes appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions. - Continually strives to increase understanding of materials and processes associated with the products manufactured and sold to customers. - Performs other related duties as assigned.
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