Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Are you a negotiating ninja with strong analytical skills and excellent communication and organizational abilities? If so, our Purchasing Agent position is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

About Us
Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mount Airy, NC. We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states.

About You
The person we are looking for possesses strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail and an understanding of market trends. They are adept at building and managing supplier relationships, evaluating contracts and anticipating potential disruptions in the supply chain through inventory control and fiscal responsibility.
Position Snapshot
A Purchasing Agent is commonly expected to know how to utilize Insteel’s Computerized Maintenance Manager Software (CMMS), to comply with standard procedures, maintain the storeroom inventory, review requisitions and issues and/ or follow up on purchase orders as required. To be successful in this role, you will:

Purchasing

• Runs reorder reports to inspect for accuracy.
• Enters purchase orders for repair or maintenance items.
• Reviews requisitions, consolidates, and turns into purchase orders.
• Runs Maximo or applicable program and issues purchase orders for indicated items.
• Supplements cycle count with random visual inspections to assure adequate supplies are on hand.
• Purchases operational supplies other than raw material such as lubricants, strapping, etc.
• In conjunction with Maintenance and Supply Room employee(s), identifies and purchases maintenance and repair supplies and services.
• Calls vendors for prices and delivery.
• Returns unwanted or defective items; follows up for credit.
• Evaluates safety stock and adjusts as indicated.
• Runs applicable program to audit issues and charges to various departments.  Corrects or adjusts to monthly close-out.

Courier

• Packs boxes for UPS, courier and/or other pickups.
• Coordinates pickups and deliveries with suppliers.
• Provides courier service by picking up necessary supplies.

Accounting

• Monitors item accounting codes to ensure accurate assignments of charges.
• Assists and coordinates with Accounting Department on invoice and vouchering process.
• Assists in reconciliation of petty cash.
• Prepares and submits month-end accruals.
• Files packing list as needed.

Requirements and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of arithmetic, English, and grammar.  Accuracy and simple use of calculators, computers, adding machine, and telephones and such typical office equipment.  Adaptable to clerical routines.
• A minimum of 3 months of work-related experience is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.
• Prior experience with Maximo or another CMMS system is preferred but not required
• Prior experience using Microsoft Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is preferred but not required

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company-paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job Type: Full-time, Day Shift, Monday through Friday

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Company:

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.