Purchasing / Procurement Agent

American Food Service DepotPhiladelphia, PA, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Now Hiring : Purchasing / Procurement Agent

Location : Philadelphia, PA

Compensation : $60k

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for monitoring inventory levels and purchasing new items to replenish stock. Create relationships with multiple vendors to get the highest quality items for the lowest cost.

What’s in it for you?

Paid Time off
Paid Holidays

Primary Responsibilities :

Monitor inventory levels

Ensure correct inventory levels are reflected in the system

Create purchase orders for vendors

Shop for the best available products at the lowest cost

Negotiate new contracts with new and existing vendors

Coordinate with Warehouse receiver on incoming deliveries

Inspect new product for quality assurance

Manage relationships with new and existing vendors and suppliers

Ensures warehouse goals are met

Maintains a high level of health and safety standards

Performs other general warehouse duties as needed

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Ability to Read, Analyze, and Interpret Documents such as Safety Rules, Operating Instructions, Procedures and Common Technical Manuals, and Purchase Orders

Previous Experience Working in a Warehouse Preferred

Keen Attention to Detail

Positive Attitude; Self-Motivated; Active; Safety Conscious

Ability to Work on Multiple Tasks in a Fast Paced, Busy Environment

Great Communication Skills

Ability to Work Well on a Team but Be Self-Motivated and Independent at Times

High Levels of Organization

Overview

Redefining distribution, American Food Service Depot is a family owned distribution center established in 1992 supplying a variety of different clientele with the most sustainable, versatile, and affordable products on the market! AFSD distributes a wide variety of Food Service Equipment, Small Wares, Packaging, Janitorial Supplies, and Non Food Grocery Items, backed by loyal vendors.

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Purchasing Agent • Philadelphia, PA, US