Purchasing/Procurement Agent

The Dodge Company is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement Agent to join our team in Billerica, MA.

About the role

This is a full-time onsite position Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The salary range for this position is $25 to $28 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete placement of purchase orders
• Monitor the open order report
• Communicate with vendors regarding samples, shipping, vendor compliance, problem resolution, and RMA authorization
• Strategize, analyze, and resolve inventory issues and problems related to vendor performance
• Work in cooperation with appropriate corresponding departments on product training, invoicing, billing, and vendor terms
• Execute the department's price changes, item creation, and maintenance
• Act as a customer service liaison assisting with general merchandise questions, item status, and catalog corrections/errors
• Provide analysis of sales, turns, and gross margins on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
• Participate in local vendor presentations to gain an understanding of the product and current market trends
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a purchasing setting
• Strong understanding of merchandising procedures and retail accounting
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and centralized merchandise/inventory management systems
• High school diploma or equivalency

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Problem analysis and problem-solving
• Strong organizational skills
• Retail math skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to manage work relationships in a professional manner
• Reasoning and judgment
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Stress tolerance
• Reliability
• Flexibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with purchasing drop ship and/or stocked merchandise
• Experience with Odoo and/or SAP
• Expert with Microsoft Excel

Physical Aspects / Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and see
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry, committed to supporting customer business growth and helping families transition from grieving to remembrance by delivering products of exceptional craftsmanship along with value-driven programs and services. Matthews Memorialization is a Matthews International (MATW) company.