Purchasing Agent jobs in Milford, DE

Technical Purchasing Agent needed for growing refractory manufacturing business with three USA locations.

Salary based on qualifications and experience.

Travel will be required.

Duties include:

• Obtaining technical offers (refractory material/purchased material, technical equipment, technical systems)
• Communication with suppliers
• Researching of possible suppliers or alternative suppliers, e.g. at trade fairs
• Price comparisons, price negotiations incl. preparation of contracts
• Orders according to requirements
• Checking order confirmations
• Handling supplier complaints
• Internal contact with commercial purchasing, technical sales, engineering, SCM, QM, R&D
• Close cooperation with the entire commercial purchasing department
• Oversight of capital projects. Working with local staff to specify needs and locate suppliers.

Preferred:

• Completed technical education ideally in combination with commercial education (degree or technical college as a minimum requirement)
• Engineering background
• Several years of experience in a comparable position or career change from technical sales
• Knowledge of the refractory industry with an existing network
• Solid experience in conducting negotiations
• Process management experience
• SAP system experience
• Familiarity with global supply chains

Personal Requirements:

• Good negotiating skills
• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
• Strong communication skills, especially when dealing with suppliers
• Solution-oriented way of working combined with initiative and the ability to get things done
• Intrinsic motivation must be present
• Process-oriented way of thinking and working
• Team spirit in the function as an interface; must be able to work independently, but must see themselves as part of the RATH team and should build good relationships with internal departments

RATH stands for refractory expertise and, as an internationally active group, is a recognized specialist in the field of refractory technology. As a full-service provider with a broad product range, Rath supports its customers with complete solutions from planning to installation.

There are production sites in Austria, Germany, Hungary and the USA. There are also international sales companies.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, DE 19713: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person