Purchasing Agent in South Phoenix

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Detailed Sales Order Review And Approval

Create, Prepare, Send, And Revise Purchase Orders For Products (I.E., Equipment, Supplies, Software, Materials, Components, Services, Et.) In Line With Organizational Cost, Quality, And Customer Expectations

Manage And Optimize Shipping Methods And Costs To Ensure The Lowest Price For Customers

Expedite Orders Placed With Distribution Or Manufacturers When Requested

Provide Product Lead Times And Estimated Ship Dates On All Open Orders

Fulfill / Receive Purchase And Sales Orders Into Erp System

Stay Up To Date With Distribution Partner's Inventory Levels And Lead Times

Enter New Part Numbers In Correlation With The Correct Income / Expense Accounts Into Erp System As Required

Provide Weekly Reporting Activities On Various Purchasing Transactions, Including Volume And Dollar Value Of Processed And Open Orders

Alert The Sales Team To Any Vendor Discount Pricing Issues 15 Days Before The Expiration Date

Ensure Transactions Exist And Reflect Actual, Physical Path Of Items, Including Rma's, To Ensure Inventory Levels In Erp System Remain Accurate

Request Demo Equipment For Distribution Or Manufacturing Partners

Research Transactions And Billing Discrepancies

Assist With Monthly Inventory Counts And Investigations

Assists The Warehouse With Shipping, Pre-kitting, And Receiving Inventory On A Daily Or As Needed Basis

Act As Backup To Warehouse Staff By Shipping Orders And Receiving Inventory As Requested

Propose Improvements To The Current Purchasing System That Will Improve Vendor Relationships And Lower The Cost Of Doing Business

Collaborate With Inventory Control And Sales To Maintain Inventory Level Needs

Identify Ways To Manage Obsolete And Slow-moving Stock To Help Offset Losses

Provide Support To Sales Team In Times Of High Volume

Assess, Manage, And Mitigate Risks

Other Duties As Assigned

Requirements

Purchasing Functions, Purchasing Activities, Purchase Orders, Purchasing Materials, Purchasing Department