Purchasing Agent

Position Summary

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations

• Maintain purchasing files and keep information accessible in electronic and/or physical files.
• Order products from manufacturers via our ERP system to verify information on purchase orders.
• Create item numbers in our ERP system to maintain pricing on stocked items
• Log and communicate product issues and communicate to all personnel involved.
• Work closely with the distribution center supervisors to monitor and replenish inventory levels in a timely manner to help control expenses.
• Source and set up products to support the company’s sales.
• Provide merchandising support to Sales and Customer Support departments by giving suggestive alternatives as well as providing feedback.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain credit on return authorization for short-coded, obsolete, excessive, or damaged inventory.
• Meet with vendors and brokers to discuss new products and supplier updates.
• Minimize cost of goods with manufacturers and suppliers through negotiation on best possible pricing.
• Order products from manufacturers via our ERP system to verify information on purchase orders.
• Responsible for ordering samples from manufacturers and knowing when and how to pull from inventory.

Preferred Skills

• Paying close attention to detail, stay organized, and utilize time management
• Able to work independently or in a team within an open office environment
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Able to read and interpret documents properly

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in purchasing preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred