Purchasing Associate

About the role

Since 1976, Furniture Mart USA has been more than just a furniture retailer — it’s a place where people come to build careers, not just jobs. We believe in hiring great people and giving them the tools to grow, thrive, and make a difference. If you're passionate about helping others transform their house into a home, you’ll feel right at home here too. Join a team that’s built on trust, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, Furniture Mart USA is where your future begins. Our mission is simple: Transform houses into homes, employees into family, and customers into friends.

Pay

Starting wage: $22–28/hour depending on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supply levels and make appropriate purchases as necessary
• Evaluate vendors to determine best price and quality of supplies purchased while negotiating prices accordingly
• Receive and process all requests for supplies made by various company departments and locations
• Allocate appropriate cost to proper location
• Retain records on purchases, requests, and filled orders
• Responsible for licensing and registration of all fleet vehicles
• Travel arrangements — flights, hotels, conference rooms
• Review, code, and approve all invoices related to items purchased
• Coordinate and purchase food needs for meetings and events
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries, resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other concerns
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports, and price lists
• Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders
• Purchasing of cell phones and managing of corporate account
• Purchasing of company uniforms
• Participate in department and company improvement activities, positively contributing to the team
• Proactively communicate issues and action taken or needed with Manager and/or Supervisor
• Maintain good attendance, punctuality, and safe work practices
• Work in conjunction with Fleet Manager
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Effective collaborator and communicator
• Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate well with external and internal customers and management
• Self-motivated with absolute attention to detail

Benefits

• Paid training
• Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Paid Time Off, and more
• 401(k) with employer match
• Big employee & family discounts on furniture and mattresses