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MCI is a 44-year-old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical controls, electrical enclosures, irrigation pumps and controls, municipal and commercial pump stations, water purification systems and design-to-order metal fabrications. We serve a variety of industries with standard and custom products including water pumping, oil production-drill and refining controls, wastewater treatment, conveying, baggage conveying, handling, process control, and more!Position OverviewMotor Controls Inc. in Dallas, Texas is seeking a new Purchasing Agent to work collaboratively with a highly talented, cross-functional team to create best in class products for our clients! The ideal candidate thrives in an agile environment and has a passion for building high-quality products using the latest manufacturing technologies.ResponsibilitiesRun, analyze, and purchase products using MRP based on supplier account setUpdate shorts report weekly for production, expedite late material when necessaryOrder hot parts and/or replacementsWork Vendor returnsAttend production release meetingsManage account sets (lead times, inventory turns, consolidate buying where applicable)Drive metrics based on dashboard reports for your account set (implementation to be determined)Coordinates purchasing/inventory control of materials, parts and equipment for manufacturing, salesProcurement of steel and related raw materials requiredNegotiates with vendors/suppliers for pricing and delivery for best pricing, terms, and delivery schedulesIssues and authorizes PO’sSupports production scheduling with materials flow to meet production schedule and customer requirementsDevelop quality relationships with suppliers and ensure they are aware of the company’s present and future needs· Assists Sales personnel with sourcing and quoting process for their jobsQualificationsRun, analyze, and purchase products using MRP based on supplier account setUpdate shorts report weekly for production, expedite late material when necessaryOrder hot parts and/or replacementsWork Vendor returnsAttend production release meetingsManage account sets (lead times, inventory turns, consolidate buying where applicable) · Drive metrics based on dashboard reports for your account set (implementation to be determined)Coordinates purchasing/inventory control of materials, parts and equipment for manufacturing, salesProcurement of steel and related raw materials requiredNegotiates with vendors/suppliers for pricing and delivery for best pricing, terms, and delivery schedulesIssues and authorizes PO’sSupports production scheduling with materials flow to meet production schedule and customer requirementsDevelop quality relationships with suppliers and ensure they are aware of the company’s present and future needsAssists Sales personnel with sourcing and quoting process for their jobsEducationRequires a bachelor’s degree or 2 to 4 years experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment. Practical experience with Excel and Outlook is required.BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision coverageEmployer-paid Teladoc401K with matchingPaid holidaysPaid Time Off; up to 120 hoursCompany-wide performance bonus (in 2023, all employees received a 10% bonus!)