Purchasing Agent

**REMOTE OPPORTUNITY NOT AVAILABLE**

How does this role fit into the success of our organization?

Our Purchasing Agent is responsible for the purchasing of goods and services, validation of suppliers, evaluation of products and services offered, the preparation, solicitation, and review of proposals, and awarding of contracts within the scope of assigned authority. 

This individual will:

• Ensure full compliance with approved Purchasing and Contracting Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain the establishment of purchase orders, tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and receiving and acceptance records system.
• Obtain goods and services in support of all Arauco business units by placing Purchase Orders within their scope of authority, against existing National Contracts to the maximum degree possible and practical.  When there is no National Contract, take appropriate action, following Arauco contracting policy and procedures, to source, develop, and award local or regional contracts within their budgetary and contracting scope of authority.
• Assist in developing requirements and specifications (R&S) and statements of work (SOW) by providing information pertaining to potential suppliers, supplier history data, technical/functional data, pricing data, and other data necessary to ensure the development of a complete and accurate R&S and/or SOW.
• Administer or assist the using offices in administering, contracts to include establishing supplier relationships, executing contract modifications/amendments, expediting deliveries, responding to supplier and user queries, and resolving contractual issues.
• Provide value-added service by constantly striving to find new and better products, sources of supply, and better ways of meeting or exceeding the needs of operations and the functional areas.
• Participate in maintenance and operations planning meetings to ensure early purchasing involvement to drive maximum value.
• Assist Arauco storeroom managers as appropriate for procurement of stocked and non-stocked items.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

What are we looking for?

• Knowledgeable 
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain management or three to five years of related experience.

• Experienced 
  • Accurate data entry skills and familiarity with spreadsheets and computers required.
  • Systems experience with SAP required.
  • Advanced computer (Microsoft office) skills using multiple applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
  • In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology required.
  • Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• • CPM/CPSM certification preferred.
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma / Lean process improvement preferred.
  • Familiarity with transportation modes, such as parcel, LTL, truckload, air, and courier is preferred.
• Effective 
  • The ability to effectively perform multiple tasks and respond to deadlines is essential.
  • Must be detail-oriented and able to work under strict deadlines.                                                                                                                        
  • Excellent planning and organization skills, strong verbal and written communications skills, and effective negotiating skills required.

What qualities make a great Arauco Team Member?

• Be Committed to Our Success: We succeed together and are committed to showing up, taking ownership, and doing our best every day.
• Be People Focused: We work as a team to create a safe, positive, collaborative culture.
• Operate with Integrity: We hold ourselves and our teammates accountable to operating honestly, ethically, and reliably.
• Have an Open Mind: We are willing to learn, be flexible, change and innovate to help our business and our people succeed.

What can you expect from working at Arauco?

People are our top priority at Arauco. We pride ourselves on being a global organization, while still having a safe, united, and collaborative environment.  

We are committed to providing a positive experience for our people, by ensuring they feel recognized, valued, developed, empowered, and connected.  

Compensation: We offer fair, competitive compensation based on experience and job performance.

Benefits: We offer competitive benefits to our people, with options that meet the needs of our people.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability
• Retirement
• Gym Reimbursement
• Paid time-off and holiday time-off
• Competitive vacation plan
• Bonus eligible
• Multiple programs to get involved with your community.