Purchasing Agent - Full-time / Part-time

Purchasing Agent Job Purpose: Obtains requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items; authorizes payment.

Purchasing Agent Job Duties:
•    Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
•    Prepares outside service purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining production related information and scheduling to support internal schedules.  Coordinate purchase order with shipping to ensure completeness and accuracy of requirements.
•    Obtains purchased items by forwarding quotes, reviewing price and delivery and forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
•    Organize purchase orders placed; coordinate with receiving to ensure accurate receipt records.
•    Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
•    Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation to Accounting for processing.  Resolve Invoicing problems raised by accounting to ensure payment.
•    Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents. General administrative duties related to company functions.
•    Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends to update management.
•    Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results emphasizing detail and urgency.
•    Coordinate and maintain compliance to EH&S Safety Data sheet requirements.
•    Maintain compliance with Corporate Directives related to Insurance forms & certificates for all vendors performing business on site.
•    Works in coordination with Quality to ensure Vendor compliance and related Audits and reviews as necessary.  Coordinates with Production when alternative sources are deemed necessary due to technical or business relations.
•    Complies with Corporate policy and guidelines related to Vendor Diversity.

Personal Skills: Effective Team Player, Excellent communication skills, Positive attitude, organized, detail oriented.

Crown's comprehensive benefits include FREE company paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage) for all employees. 

•    Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma, Associates degree preferred
•    Must have 3 years of experience in procurement, cost accounting, supply chain, shipping/receiving, customer service, or other relevant field.
•    Experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

As this position will also be supporting shipping/receiving as needed, this role requires bending, twisting, crouching, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently.

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMB Engineering) designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metal forming and finishing machinery for the production of beverage, food and aerosol cans. Furthermore, with our commitment to innovation and precision engineering, we continually strive to break the mold. With CMB Engineering, can manufacturers are able to keep up with consumer demands; as well as capitalize on market opportunities, while ensuring production efficiency.

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Limited is a UK based company, but wholly owned by Crown Holdings, Inc. Crown Holdings is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world.  We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 47 countries employing over 33,000 people and net sales of over $11 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally.