Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Title: Purchasing Agent - Technical
Location: Homestead, Florida
Reports to: Supply Chain Director
Classification: Exempt Non-exempt
At Atlantic Sapphire, we are re-imagining and implementing the most innovative and scalable approach to producing protein. Our salmon is raised in a revolutionary Bluehouse the equivalent of a Greenhouse where fish are given ideal conditions to thrive. We are a Norwegian publicly traded company, and our US Operations are based out of Homestead, FL.
When joining Atlantic Sapphire, you are not only working in a company that cares about peoples health and well-being, but also for the health of our planet. We are a team committed to our fish, planet and people. Our culture is fast-paced, courageous, innovative, diverse, team-based and driven to build a common goal.
Blue Is The New Green!
www.atlanticsapphire.com
Job Summary :
Develop and assist the implementation of the overall Supply Chain strategy to optimize profitability.
Job Description :
Core areas of responsibility are:
- Responsible for efficient purchasing of inventory, supplies, and capital equipment. Receives purchase requisitions and verifies for accuracy and authorization(s). Periodically evaluates vendors/suppliers and advises Supply Chain Supervisor when vendors are not meeting requirements. Evaluates and recommends new/substitute vendors, when necessary.
- Prepares and issues purchase orders; determines and negotiates prices, delivery, and credit terms; buys according to established company policies and procedures; maintains accurate purchasing records.
- Responsible for evaluating, assessing, and selecting vendors based on capabilities, performance, and consistent quality. Maintains rapport and good working relationships with vendors; keeps accurate vendor records.
- Evaluates inventory reorder levels and quantity price breaks to determine most economical purchasing of inventory and supplies in relationship to companys cost of capital. Prepares monthly reports and reviews forecast of purchasing commitments with Supply Chain Supervisor.
- Expedites purchase orders as necessary and ensures delivery of purchased items for uninterrupted production flow.
- Performs other purchasing or inventory control duties as necessary or as requested.
- Follows all safety protocols and processes.
- Build and nurture good collaboration and coordination between all teams
- Assist with analysis of department KPIs.
Skills, competences, and knowledge to perform the work
- Bachelors degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
- Preferably 3+ years of experience with logistics and procurement or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Purchasing within an industrial setting preferred.
- MS-Excel proficiency is a must as well as knowledge and experience in handling automated PO processes and warehouse control (CMMS, Dynamics 365 technology as an example)
- Solid organization, analytical and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented and support and service oriented
- Willingness to collaborate with team members
- Ability to work in complex multi-tasking environments
- Constant desire to learn and grow.
Work Environment
This job operates in a combined office and farm/production and construction environment.
Schedule
General work schedule is Monday through Friday with some flexibility. Based on the nature of this role, standard hours may exceed 40 hours a week.
Physical Demands
Kneeling and Crawling
Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking
International and National overnight travel
Travel 25% of time
2. The physical requirements of this position.
Sedentary work and up to 10 pounds of force/lifting
Atlantic Sapphire is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to create and inclusive environment for all employees. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.