Purchasing Agent

Position Summary:

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for company operations. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality standards and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities:

· Verify product specifications, part numbers, and pricing on purchase requests.

· Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials.

· Monitor status of open purchase orders, notating any updates.

· Research and evaluate suppliers, consult catalogs, and negotiate pricing to secure the best value.

· Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure reliable supply and service.

· Maintain detailed records of purchased items and vendor agreements.

· Assist with inventory sales and purchase forecasts.

· Coordinate with the sales and service teams to provide up to date pricing and availability of products.

· Work hand and hand with the inventory team, assisting with inventory counts.

· Process and track drop shipments, ensuring timely delivery and accurate invoices to customers.

· Serve as a back up to the warehouse coordinator as needed.

Qualifications:

· Proactive problem-solving abilities to address supply chain challenges or order discrepancies.

· Effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines consistently.

· Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

· Ability to analyze purchasing trends, cost efficiency, and vendor performance.

· Strong organizational and follow-up skills.

· Possess solid math and reasoning abilities.

Benefits:

· Health, Dental, Vision insurance offered.

· Paid vacation, sick time, and 8 paid holidays

· 401k Safe Harbor matching after one year of employment

· Supplemental insurance offered.

· Employee Discounts

· Paid Maternity/Paternity leave

Position Details:

· Full time, non-exempt hourly

· Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Salary: DOE

· Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or 2-5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and procurement experience.

· Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

· Experience with ERP software for purchasing, inventory management and order processing.

· Experience working in a dynamic environment with frequent changes to priorities.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills for vendor correspondence and internal collaboration.

· High attention to detail for accurate order processing and inventory transactions.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and sit for extended periods.

· Regularly lift objects to ten lbs. and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

· May be exposed to varying temperatures, noise levels, and moving machinery when in the shop or warehouse areas.

· Must follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment as needed.