Purchasing Agent

Role Overview

• Responsible for material control functions at Centerline Atlantic
• Includes purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, shipping, receiving, transportation, and traffic
• Find the best goods or services, choose suppliers, and negotiate prices
• Monitor and interpret applicable market conditions and trends
• Travel to other ports as necessary
• Review supply requisitions and coordinate with requesting department
• Solicit and analyze quotations for stock materials, new and non-standard materials and supplies
• Place purchase orders with high accuracy
• Follow up on orders to expedite materials as needed
• Analyze purchase patterns, inventory levels, and materials supplied by various suppliers
• Negotiate with suppliers for the best combination of price, quality, quantity, delivery, and supplier responsiveness
• Analyze materials purchased to identify opportunities for standardization
• Communicate changes made by vendor to the requisition to user departments
• Keep accurate and current data in the purchasing system
• Maintain effective communication with user departments and accounts payable
• Routinely monitor inventory levels
• Identify new suppliers and manage supplier relations
• Keep informed regarding market conditions and trends, new products, and processes
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Resolve discrepancies with suppliers and ensure accurate information in purchasing system
• Adhere to safety, confidentiality, compliance, and legal requirements
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

Requirements

• Four year college education in Business, Accounting, or related studies or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years experience in purchasing
• 2 years of increasingly responsible management experience in the maritime industry
• Experienced in fuel terminal operations and controls
• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Purchasing and Accounting software
• Knowledge of accounts payable and basic accounting principles and procedures
• Knowledge of contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code and DOT regulations
• Knowledge of automated procurement and inventory control systems
• Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry
• Well-developed written, oral communications and human relation skills evidenced in dealing with vendors, staff and all levels of Centerline employees
• Ability to plan and manage projects and obtain goals that may shift with changing priorities
• Ability to motivate employees and obtain total commitment from them
• Skill in leading productive and efficient intra and inter-department meetings
• Ability to deal with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications
• Comprehensive knowledge of domestic sources of supply
• Ability to understand instructions, reason, and make judgments
• Understand meaning of words, ideas associated with them, and their effective use
• Ability to perceive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material
• Analytical and decisive
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently or with no guidance
• Ability to get along with office staff and terminal employees
• Office Machine skills: Use of Computer, copy Machine, Fax Machine, 10 Key
• Valid Washington State driver’s license

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) options
• Disability Insurance
• Sick pay
• Vacation pay
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule)
• Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs