Job DetailsJob Location: 615 - Zeeland, MI 49464Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 1st shiftJob Category: Purchasing - ProcurementThe Purchasing Agent II is responsible for purchasing raw materials, services, and supplies, and performing administrative duties.
Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 4:00PM
***SIGN ON BONUS***
$1200 FOR THIS ROLE ONLY.
$100 EVERY 30 DAYS YOU WORK UNTIL YOU REACH $1200.
Key Responsibilities:
Source and procure all raw materials, MRO, supplies, equipment, and services at the best cost/value
Create and maintain material specifications
Provide quote information to internal stakeholders and process Request for Quotation as required
Qualify new suppliers for products and services
Evaluate supplier performance on cost, quality and on time delivery
Implement Long Term Agreements / Negotiate supplier contracts
Work in tandem with Quality to resolve supplier quality issues
Forecast material requirements using various inputs from Internal customers and purchase history
Identify and project manage through implementation cost savings programs
Review and rectify any discrepancies between purchase order price and invoiced price
Understand market data to make informed purchasing decisions
Manage net material performance through cost containment, and cost avoidance strategies
Manage supplier on-time delivery performance
Maintain and improve supplier relationships
Conduct supplier/commodity spend analysis and negotiations to achieve favorable terms
Ensure material availability and manage inventory effectively
Manage MRP for assigned product lines/business units
Working with cross functional teams to improve business practices and support production
Maintain item-level MRP data, including lead times, pricing, and safety stock levels
Participating in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods
Always maintain a clean and safe work environment
Continuous improvement of job functions to increase efficiency and performance
Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Three to five years progressively more responsible experience
Bachelor's Degree or a professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program.
ERP system experience: SAP Business One preferred
Strong attention to detail
Additional Requirements:
Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
BenefitsPlascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's lightweight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.
Plascore Benefits:
Bonus Programs
$1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics
Health Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services
Paid Time Off
Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(K) & Roth 401(K)
50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
Educational Support
Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development
Childcare
Flex Spending Account for childcare
Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)
Company Events
Annual company picnic
Annual golf outing
Annual holiday party
Other Perks
White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
Clean work environment
Smooth pace of work
Family owned and operated.
Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
Bi-Weekly Pay
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@plascore.com.
Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.
