EJ

Americas

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Procurement Agent

Department: Procurement

Reports To: Procurement Manager

FLSA Status: Salaried - Exempt

Updated on: 3/11/2025

EJ has an immediate opening for a Senior Procurement Agent:

Generous Benefit Package that includes:

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program.

About EJ : We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our companys identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Location: Elmira, Michigan

SUMMARY

Coordinates and takes lead role in activities related to the procuring of goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for the company by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

• Reviews requisitions and communicates with existing and/or potential vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

• Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items. Estimates values according to awareness of market price.

• Visits supplier facilities and applicable trade shows to stay updated on latest offering and developments.

• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.

• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.

• Prepares purchase orders and supporting processes.

• Expedites delivery of goods to final location and users.

• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.

• Reviews defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of concern and take corrective action.

• Approves invoices for payment.

• Analyzes and distributes market analysis in support of procurement decision-making.

• Utilization of systems to analyze data in support of effectiveness improvement of supply chains.

• Reviews processes with internal and external stakeholders to increase alignment and gain efficiencies. Including but not limited to organization, documentation, testing, implementation, and/or training related activities.

• Control identification of risks and mitigation measures. Including: procedural risk, contractual, business intelligence, and similar.

• Acts as representative for procurement team in support of special projects as assigned.

• Understanding of MRP software and project management principals and application.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  Bachelors degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; and 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

  EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.