Purchasing Agent

Job Title : Purchasing Agent

Type : Full Time / Non-Exempt

Reports to : Purchasing Supervisor

Type of Role : On-site

Responsibilities :

• Reviews material requirements and creates purchase orders according to demand.
• Works with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Manages delivery schedules while considering optimum inventory levels at multiple locations.
• Sources products and services as needed to reduce cost, add capacity, and mitigate risk. Works with engineering to qualify all new products.
• Uses an analytical approach along with negotiation skills to mitigate price increases.
• Maintains system master data and calculates purchasing drivers.
• Determines method of procurement such as direct ship to branch location or distribution hub.
• Responsible for defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality control / receiving department. Processes returns to suppliers and follows up on credit from the supplier.
• Responsible for requesting a new product ID when purchasing new material & components.
• Works closely with accounts payable and receiving on issues relating to processing invoices.
• Analyzes excess inventory / dead stock seasonally. Negotiates returns and buy backs with vendors.

Skills Requirements :

Education and / or Experience Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

As a member of our team, you will enjoy :

Schedule : 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm Monday-Friday OT as needed.

Pay Range : $30.00- $45.00 per hour DOE

All candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen following an offer of employment, as well as provide documentation of eligibility to work in the .

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans encouraged to apply