Purchasing Agent I

## Purchasing Agent I
A**Purchasing Agent I**will be responsible for purchasing raw materials, services, and supplies, and performing administrative duties.
**Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM**
**Key Responsibilities:**

• Source and procure all raw materials, MRO, supplies, equipment, and services at the best cost/value.
• Maintain the MSDS booklets.
• Assist with creating and maintaining material specifications.
• Provide quote information as required.
• Evaluate supplier performance.
• Assist with negotiating supplier contracts.
• Resolve quality issues with suppliers.
• Assist with forecasting material requirements.
• Initiate cost savings programs.
• Inventory management.
• Verified products/services are received and paid according to the purchase orders.
• Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods.
• Handle internal and external questions in a prompt, professional manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Continually look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
• Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications:**

• At least one year of progressively more responsible experience
• A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program.
• Strong attention to detail

**Additional Requirements**

• Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

## Benefits

Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's lightweight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.

**Plascore Benefits:**

**Bonus Programs**

• $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
• Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics

**Health Benefits**

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
• New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
• Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services

**Paid Time Off**

• Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
• 8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave

**401(K) & Roth 401(K)**

• 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.

**Educational Support**

• Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
• Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
• Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development

**Childcare**

• Flex Spending Account for childcare
• Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)

**Company Events**

• Annual company picnic
• Annual golf outing
• Annual holiday party

**Other Perks**

• White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
• Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
• Clean work environment
• Smooth pace of work
• Family owned and operated.
• Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
• Bi-Weekly Pay

***Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at <[email hidden]>.***

***Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.***