Purchasing Agent/Immediate Job Opportunity in Irvine

Major manufacturing company has an immediate position open for a Purchasing Agent. Job duties include:
*Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; close coordination with engineering and manufacturing to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.
*Secures and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers; and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
*Studies market prices and trends, engineering developments and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities and advises Company activities with concurrence of Purchasing Manager.
*Interviews and confers with current and prospective vendors to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, inventory control and management, negotiates prices and delivery terms with guidance from Purchasing Manager for assigned responsibilities.
*Coordinates the planning of recent schedules and inventory control parameters for the assigned products and services consistent with production
*Coordinates as appropriate, quality matters and Manufacturing/engineering changes/developments between Company activities and suppliers requirements or as arranged with requisitioners.
*Visits suppliers' facilities as necessary to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems
Requirements:
'3'5 years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing environment.
'Negotiating skills
'Proficient in Great Plains.
'Proficient with MS Office Suite
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