Mooney International Corporation
Purchasing Agent
Department: Purchasing/Supply Chain
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Job Status: Full Time
Reports to: Supply Chain Director
Positions Supervised: None
POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS:
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Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct
amounts.
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and
services.
Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support,
availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's
reputation and history.
Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other
representatives.
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine
reasonable prices.
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs,
deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of
the goods or services to be purchased.
Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and
services.
Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual
obligations and to determine need for changes.
Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and resolve problems related to
undelivered goods.
Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and
consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends,
or futures markets.
Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or
services and determine corrective action.
Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing
programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.
Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and
learn about products, services, and prices.
Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.
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Live the Mooney Values
Other duties as assigned
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Need for hearing and eye protection. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally carry item of 10
lbs. or less. Must be able to wear PPE, such as safety glasses and hearing protection. Occasional
overtime and weekend work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Not a clean room environment.
Indoors – climate controlled, also indoors not climate controlled.
Noisy.
It is the policy and commitment of Mooney International, Inc. and related entities to ensure equal
opportunity is provided in all employment opportunities and practices, regardless of race, color,
religion, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national
origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please view Equal
Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP
(https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)