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POSITION:    Purchasing Agent

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Purchase raw and semi-finished materials and components required for the production of aluminum glass façade systems and interior glass systems.
• Negotiate contract terms and contracts with suppliers.
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
• Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Interview vendors and visit suppliers’ plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.
• Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.
• Attend meetings, trade shows, conferences, conventions to network with people in other purchasing departments

Travel: National and international travel to trade fairs and supplier locations 4 to 5 times a year is required.

REQUIREMENTS: 

a) Education: Bachelor’s degree in business management or a closely related field, or a foreign equivalent.

b) Experience: Twelve months of experience as a purchasing agent or related occupation in the construction industry.  

c) Special Skills: 

• Proficiency in Turkish is required to effectively communicate with Turkish suppliers; 
• 1 year of experience in utilizing office software: MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat.

TO APPLY:   Email resume to info@beltwayglazing.com