Purchasing Agent

About the role

This position is responsible for maintaining relationships with suppliers, vendors or wholesalers, places orders for products based on current inventory needs and tracks shipments. The role requires good client service skills to collaborate with different departments, support managers and work with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Work with the purchasing manager to run the purchasing department
• Perform vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce operating costs and boost efficiency
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the department (types reports, purchase orders, memoranda, and other documents)
• Maintain cordial working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities
• Sign and review purchasing agreements with vendors, monitor their performance and renegotiate contracts
• Use quarterly and annual data to determine purchasing needs and perform inventory management
• Manage purchase orders, oversee shipping schedules and maintain purchase records
• Work with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors
• Perform other duties assigned by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields is preferred)
• At least two years of experience in a purchasing position
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory, and supply management systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to use purchasing software

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer