HF Rubber Machinery, Inc., a subsidiary of the HF Mixing Group, is the global leader in the manufacturing of rubber and plastic processing equipment. HFRM, based in Topeka, Kansas is looking for a Purchasing Agent. The ideal candidate will have strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, a positive and professional image, ability to work with all levels of employees, excellent organizational skills and be a self-starter with a high degree of self-motivation and initiative.

HFRM also offers a full benefits package after 30 calendar days of employment: paid vacation and sick, 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and disability, flexible spending account, 401k and Roth savings plans, wellness, and student loan repayment assistance.

The Purchasing Agent maintains operations by purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies through negotiations with approved vendors.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to:

• Determine purchasing requirements by reviewing inventories and purchase requests.
• Determines specifications by analyzing use requirement and consulting with users.
• Identifies suppliers by researching materials, equipment, and availability of supplies; evaluating alternatives; verifying supplier performance record and certification.
• Obtains quotes by forwarding requirements to supplier.
• Places orders by negotiating price, terms, and delivery.
• Ensures materials, equipment and supplies availability by tracking and expediting delivery.
• Resolves discrepancies by comparing purchase order to delivery documentation and obtaining credits and refunds as determined necessary.
• Maintains historical records by filing and retrieving purchasing documents.
• Improves quality results by analyzing materials, equipment, supplies and supplier reliability and recommends changes as determined necessary.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED is required; some post-secondary education or training is preferred.
• SAP user management experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate, present information and answer questions clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers.
• Ability to analyze data or information by identifying the underlying principles, reasons or facts of information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan, set priorities and exercise good judgment in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of HFRM.
• Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.