Quoting Specialist

Seeking a Purchasing Agent in Saline, MI. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for supporting the purchasing department. Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills are required for this Purchasing Agent role. The Purchasing Agent will ideally have previous purchasing or procurement experience and a desire to advance their career. This Purchasing Agent could be perfect for you! This role is 100% ONSITE M-F 8am-5pm and pay up to $22/hr.

Primary responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Handling large volume of requests for items to be sourced/quoted.
• Communicating with the customer as an integrated supplier to ensure that their expectations are met.
• Effectively communicating with vendors and suppliers to coordinate quoting process including: o Sourcing items to best supplier(s) o Negotiating best price/lead time o Negotiation of new vendor terms
• Expediting priority requests as determined by the customer and on site personnel
• Analysis or data to pursue price/margin improvements
• Project management of large customer bid opportunities

Prospective applicants must possess the following to be considered:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Effective organization
• A strong sense of prioritization
• Multitasking abilities
• Positive and success driven attitude
• Willingness to ask questions and learn
• Ability to take direction and follow established processes
• Experience in a fast paced environment
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks appropriately
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Purchasing experience through the SX.e or other ERP system
• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing, procurement, quoting, or a related supply chain function.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Solid customer service skills and a detail-focused, solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to follow defined procedures, take direction well, and maintain attention to detail.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and confidence in asking thoughtful questions when clarification is needed.
• Experience working with purchase orders, pricing, customer quotes, or ERP purchasing systems is preferred.