Purchasing Agent Career Research and Resources
CeramTech
Complete purchasing control for our products throughout a 5 warehouse network across 11 western states; place PO's with approved supplier base both domestically and internationally; arrange logistics; complete receiving records; A/P input; coordinate vendor payments with finance; maintain records for MSDS and Certifications; maintain a sales territory covering AZ and Southern California
Avg. Salary: $65,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
City of Brea Police Department
Work in the records department for the City of Brea Police. Work with public records; complete citizen requests for records, insurance company requests for records and other agencies' requests for records; file; complete special projects; answer phones and assist citizens in person at our counter.
Avg. Salary: $65,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
GE Plastics
I worked for GE Plastics for over 5 years. I began in an individual office as a customer service / inside sales rep. in Chicago, IL, then Portland, OR. Processed customer orders, confirmed shipments; handled shipping errors and billing errors; I then transferred to Corporate Headquarters in WV and assisted in the training of all CSR's company wide on an upgraded computer system that was being rolled out. Wrote the instruc...
Avg. Salary: $65,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Addison-Harrington Concrete
Was responsible for all purchasing and procurement of raw materials and all the operations and logistics for each project. All projects had to be completed on time and under budget
Avg. Salary: $75,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Newell Rubbermaid - Rubbermaid Commercial Products
• Manage 846 sku’s using SAP, totaling more than $13 Million on-hand. • Lead weekly conference calls with international vendors (China, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Israel, and Holland). • Created process flow maps of both international and domestic supply chains. • Responsible for managing and resolving supply chain issues of overseas vendors. • Logistic support for new product development team. • Performed a Value An...
Avg. Salary: $80,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Newell Rubbermaid - Rubbermaid Home Products
Was brought on to help with the launch of Rubbermaids new DC facility they had built in Kansas.
Avg. Salary: $80,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Newell Rubbermaid - Amerock
Tracked & analyzed daily backorders and performed root-cause analysis, Adjusted forecast based on past history and projected trends, Responsible for capturing all monthly surcharges incurred.
Avg. Salary: $80,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Newell Rubbermaid - Sanford
In charge of an off-site facility on night shift while supervising 86 employees. Managed receiving and distribution and also manufacturing (displays) at this facility.
Avg. Salary: $80,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Applied Materials
• Utilized Free Markets for Supplier Reverse Auctions on machined parts resulting in annual savings of $90k+. • Performed cost analysis on RFQ’s submitted to suppliers; created and managed a centralized spreadsheet to track responses and cost savings by commodity. • Daily interaction with key suppliers to discuss cost reduction goals, demand and inventory requirements. • Drafted contract amendments on several suppliers G...
Avg. Salary: $80,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Adecco Technical
Buyer on site Applied Material Austin TX 2-10 to present Roles include but not limited to: Buyer, supporting ETCH Product Business Unit . Ensures the timely receipt of materials. Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Quote material, procure material, equipment and services. Review and execute Material Requirement Planning (MRP) suggesti...
Avg. Salary: $50,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
