Purchasing Agent at Kirby Corporation in Houma, LA

Overview

Marine Systems, Inc. is hiring a Purchasing Agent in our Houma, LA facility. 70360

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders based on Min/Max, Business Objects reports and Backorder reports as needed and/or assigned.
• Prioritize purchase orders in accordance with the level of urgency of the related allocations.
• Administer and monitor material discrepancies with vendors and warehouse personnel as assigned.
• Perform forecast reviews and modifications in Oracle/ NOP, where applicable.
• Respond to requests from fellow employees regarding the status of open purchase orders.
• Expedite open purchase orders.
• Open and maintain project files as relating to purchasing.
• Assist with new vendor approvals as needed
• Advise Cost Accounting of price changes for items ordered or in stock.
• Run open purchase order lines report monthly to identify past due material and reconcile with the appropriate vendor or materials personnel.
• Responsible for placing and tracking internal requisitions for materials moved between organizations.
• Work in conjunction with Accounts Payable as needed to resolve vendor invoice discrepancies.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Associates Degree in related area or 3-6 months related experience and/or training
• PC Knowledge with Microsoft and Oracle experience preferred.

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Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.