Purchaser

Benefits: Competitive salaryOpportunity for advancementPaid time offTraining & development Purchasing Agent Job Purpose: 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. Purchasing Agent Job Duties: Monitor inventory levelsEnsure correct inventory levels are reflected in the systemCreate purchase orders for vendorsShop for the best available products at the lowest costNegotiate new contracts with new and existing vendorsCoordinate with Warehouse receiver on incoming deliveriesInspect new product for quality assuranceManage relationships with new and existing vendors and suppliersEnsures warehouse goals are metMaintains a high level of health and safety standardsPerforms other general warehouse duties as needed Purchasing Agent Skills and Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Required; 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; Ability to Lift Heavy Objects; 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