Purchasing Agent II The Purchasing Agent II is a key member of the supply chain team and is essential in our ongoing effort to create a world-class supply chain at ZincFive. They will work closely with internal teams and our suppliers to help ensure ZincFive commitments and plans are met in a timely manner. The position requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to collaborate well with others, the management of multiple priorities, and the ability to think strategically as well as tactically. The position reports to the Purchasing Manager and may be performed remotely from home or onsite at ZincFive headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon. Job Duties:

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure assigned projects move forward with regards to materials, services, and equipment availability.
• Create and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company needs.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels for assigned materials.
• Monitor the timeliness of materials and goods supplied; follow up on the status of purchase orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with internal customers via SAP and reports.
• Report purchasing planning and supply chain control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Interpret inventory requests, customer back orders, purchase requisitions, and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities in view of current and anticipated demand for goods and materials.
• Monitor and evaluate suppliers to ensure they meet the organization's standards for quality, and reliability of supply and take actions when required.
• Work with engineering to source and approve alternate materials for current designs and as well as NPI (New Product Introduction).
• Assist with the continued roll out and integration of SAP By Design.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier bids, proposals, or quotations; negotiate prices and delivery conditions.
• Identify and capitalize continuously cost savings opportunities.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential suppliers, stay informed about market conditions, pricing trends and new products.
• Build and maintain positive, long-term supplier relations.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier management and vendor relationships.
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices, terms and conditions.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales orders, Bill of Material (BOM), procedures, schematics, part manuals and invoices.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally with employees and vendors.
• Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Must possess strong work ethic and be customer service centric.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and collaboratively with other staff members.
• Ability to work and adapt to frequent changes symptomatic of a small, startup company environment.
• Ability to travel domestically, up to 15%.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Background working in a manufacturing company.
• Custom/duty knowledge and experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in SAP or other ERP systems.
• Prior knowledge in MRP CPP Certification.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills - verbal and written.
• Customer service oriented.
• Teamwork/collaboration.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Home or corporate office environment.
• Work involves sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 pounds.
• Travel by air, car, bus, or train domestically, up to 15%.

Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition, the successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid sick time, paid time off for vacation, paid holidays, paid community service days, professional/personal learning program, and applicable state/federal paid family leave. ZincFive is committed to employing a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. We maintain a safe workplace and perform pre-employment testing. ZincFive is a participant in E-Verify and receives employment authorization of new hires through Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security databases.