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Purchasing AgentBrady Plus • Upper Marlboro, MD, US
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Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Brady Plus • Upper Marlboro, MD, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Purchasing Agent

We are in search of a Purchasing Agent to join our growing team. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the purchasing and replenishment of goods and services at the right time, quality, and cost necessary for BradyPLUS to delight customers and operate efficiently. The Purchasing Agent will exercise strategic thinking, analytical skills, and effective communication to manage assigned lines, supplier relationships, and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities Include :

  • Place direct purchase orders with suppliers and manage delivery.
  • Exercise a high degree of autonomy, judgement, and fiscal responsibility in generating purchase orders, in accordance with company parameters.
  • Ensure service and fill rate metrics are met on assigned supplier lines utilizing tools and analytics provided.
  • Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and make recommendations to leadership as it related to vendor purchases.
  • Implement strategies to reduce procurement costs in the buying practices.

Inventory Management :

  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock without over-purchasing. Exercise proper judgement to ensure proper cash flow, customer satisfaction, sales, and margin.
  • Effectively utilize current ERP (Enterprise resource planning) to analyze data relating to demand planning. Examine trends to suggest changes to current forecasting.
  • Analyze daily Excel reports available to take actions to improve backorders and fill rate.
  • Monitor forecasting tools provided and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
  • Manage the appropriate procurement path for items including buying direct vs. transfer and hub / spoke models.
  • Initiate vendor returns and product transfers within the BradyPLUS network to maintain inventory levels within company guidelines.
  • Vendor Management :

  • Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
  • Exercise sound judgement with vendor interactions, purchase orders, and agreements, to ensure commitments made on behalf of BradyPLUS are in line with business objectives.
  • Evaluate supplier performance and collaborate with Purchasing Leadership and the Merchandising team to address any issues that arise.
  • Develop alternative sources to mitigate risk.
  • Compliance and Documentation :

  • Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration :

  • Work closely with other departments (e.g., operations, merchandising, finance) to align purchasing activities with overall business objectives.
  • The ideal candidate will have :

  • At least three years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management (management of lines and vendors).
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field (preferred but not required).
  • Industry specific experience / product knowledge (preferred but not required).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • The pay range for this role is $50,000- $80,000 per year. This range represents what the company reasonably expects to pay an associate for this role based on current market data, internal equity, and other business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations. In addition to base pay, BradyPLUS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

    BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

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