Job Description

The Purchasing Agent is an essential person within the Purchasing Team, responsible for buying supplies, materials and services for multiple locations. This is an Entry-Level position.

Qualifications

Essential Functions include the following:

• Verify purchase requisitions for goods and services by comparing items requested to price list on-hand, or quote provided; clarify unclear items; ensure proper approvals are obtained
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specification and price, obtains recommendations, substitutions, or quotations from supplier as needed, and obtains approval from requesting department
• Entry of purchase order into ERP system; monitor and expedite orders as needed
• Resolve supplier issues regarding short-shipments, back orders, late deliveries, damaged or wrong items shipped
• Work with accounting team for invoice error resolution
• Build and maintain supplier relationships with the objective of reducing total costs and eliminating inefficiencies
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal customers and suppliers

Education and/or Experience:

A 2-year degree is preferred, with 3-5yrs of related experience in Purchasing, Accounting, or Customer Service.

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and timelines
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
• Computer proficiency with knowledge of Word, and Excel.
• Energetic and Driven personality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team format with other departments including Warehouse, Production, Scheduling, Accounting, Quality Control, and Tech Services.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to management, and other employees of the organization.