<p>Procurement Agent</p> <p>LOCATION: Mount Vernon, OH, USA</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>Ariel is the largest manufacturer of separable reciprocating gas compressors world-wide. Our compressors are utilized by the global energy industry to extract, process, transport, store, and distribute natural gas from the wellhead to the end-user. Since 1966, Ariel has shipped more than 70,000 compressors to our customers around the world. As a world-class manufacturer, Ariel sets the industry standard through expert design and manufacturing, industry-leading research and development, and unmatched customer support. Ariel's culture and values are the cornerstone of the way we do business. We hire extraordinary people and invest in their growth, giving our employees the opportunity to build a career in an industry that is powering the world's energy infrastructure. Our culture of continuous learning in a team-based environment not only enables employee development, but also encourages it.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Agent to join our Supply Chain team. Procurement agents are responsible for all purchasing activities at Ariel Corporation. This includes identifying suppliers, sourcing, negotiating prices, managing suppliers, issuing purchase orders, and managing inventory levels. Success will be measured by achieving our service level, inventory level, and cost savings targets. This role will work within our various material teams, such as Raw Materials or Finished Goods, to support our manufacturing operations, as well as our parts distribution business. This collaboration also includes working closely with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and quality assurance. The role will execute purchase orders from requisition through acknowledgment, ensuring price, terms, and lead times match contracts. The ideal candidate will be able to conduct analysis of historical sales data, inventory levels, and any factors that could directly or indirectly affect the supply chain and its operations.</p> <p>Proficiency in procurement processes, vendor management, and cost analysis is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills will assist in your success in the role. Solid interpersonal skills are required. Lastly, the ability to learn, navigate, and retrieve data from ERP systems is required, and prior experience in these tasks is strongly preferred. This is an opportunity to contribute to a great, team-driven environment where your purchasing expertise directly supports operational success.</p> <p>See our facility and work environment here:</p> <p>https://www.arielcorp.com/company/video-gallery/video.UZEUtpOp.8y6HZmS4.html</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, or related field of study required </li><li>3-5 years of material management experience required </li><li>In depth knowledge of procurement and inventory management principles </li><li>Demonstrated analytical skills with knowledge of data analysis tools (I.E. Excel) and reporting </li><li>Excellent verbal & written communication </li><li>Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills </li><li>Previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred </li><li>Previous experience in using SAP PLM, MM, and SD preferred </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <p>As a team member at Ariel Corporation, you'll enjoy:</p> <ul> <li>Quarterly cash profit-sharing bonuses </li><li>401K with company 100% match (up to 6%) AND annual company-paid profit sharing retirement contribution </li><li>Excellent comprehensive benefit plan - medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life/disability/long-term care plan </li><li>Corporate location on-site wellness clinic for employees and their dependents enrolled in the comprehensive benefit plan </li><li>Paid holidays </li><li>Generous paid-time-off program </li><li>Tuition reimbursement and Student Debt Relief programs </li><li>Company provided tools </li><li>Yearly boot allowance </li><li>Relocation assistance for eligible positions </li></ul>