Purchasing Agent

Company DescriptionNAS Electronics is an exciting, growing company with an energetic, positive, can-do culture. We're looking for a highly motivated, analytically minded Purchasing Agent with strong attention to detail and teamwork skills to join our Henderson-based team.RequirementsMust procure materials and components at the lowest cost while considering quality, reliability of source, and urgency of needReview demand requirements, on-hand inventory, and place purchase orders with approved suppliersEnsure the timely receipt of materials and expedite open orders to help guarantee on-time deliveryExcellent interpersonal and negotiation skillsEnter customer quotes, source and quote RFQs, negotiate cost reductions and better delivery times, and issue or adjust purchase orders in a timely mannerWork collaboratively with the Accounting Department to resolve issues and the Engineering & Production Department to recommend new suppliersVerify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarify unclear items; recommend alternativesResolve invoice and supplier shipment discrepancies, and handle the return of discrepant, non-conforming, or excess materialsWork well under pressure and have exceptional time management skillsMust have a positive attitude, integrity, and strong work ethicMust be able to accurately track all communication in purchasing system and perform tasks with critical thinking and minimal supervision3-6 years of relevant experience (preferably in electronics manufacturing)ResponsibilitiesMaintain vendor files with up-to-date informationProcess purchase orders for production or consumable ordersDocument and track customer and vendor activities (e.g., cost increases, increasing or declining quantity requests)Make recommendations for process and company improvementsOther duties and responsibilities as assigned