Corporate Purchasing Agent

BWI Companies•Nash, TX

6d•$45,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Corporate Purchasing Agent. In this role, you will purchase products at the best price, freight terms and vendor terms, analyze past buying trends, inventory stock levels, sales history, and price of merchandise to determine value and yield. Assist with marketing programs for sales personnel with Purchasing Manager, Sr. Buyer, and Marketing Manager.

Requirements

Accept responsibility and account for actions
Timely, accurately, and thoroughly complete tasks
Adapt to changes in the workplace
Reason and solve problems
Communicate effectively
Take care of customers’ needs
Be organized and follow policies and systematic method of performing tasks
Be reliable and demonstrate honesty and integrity
Work well in a team environment
To apply for this position, you must have a bachelor’s degree and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (specifically formulas and pivot tables)
3-5 years relevant work experience with related experience in data entry and/or electronic data interface with purchasing (preferred)

Responsibilities

Purchase, at the most favorable price, products consistent with quantity, specification requirements and other factors (such as best discount, best terms, best freight, adequate lead time, vendor and direct ship minimums)
Manage the vendor lines assigned
Consider factors such as warehouse space availability, inventory turns, financial impact, sales trends, timing of future promotions, product availability and product shelf life
Evaluate possible additions and/or deletions to product mix
Work with Business Director(s) to negotiate prices, discount terms, rebates and transportation terms & arrangements for products with vendors and the logistics team
Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate customer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed
Work closely with established vendors to obtain desired products & monitor timely delivery of purchase orders
Review short term needs in conjunction with transfer process to make best choice for inventory needs, smoothing when necessary
Negotiate product returns
Research & resolve delivery discrepancies
Work with A/P regarding variances and discrepancies in a timely manner
Review and maintain pricing for accuracy
Confer with sales and marketing personnel to obtain information about customer needs and preferences
Review lines with Purchasing Manager on a regular basis
Monitor & facilitate new item set ups & item maintenance functions, along with Purchasing assistants
Use mainframe (AS400) to organize, assess and maintain appropriate inventory levels
Utilize system to run key reports to determine purchasing and transfer quantities and promotion review
Be involved and hands on with EXPO preparation and participation
Stay current on product knowledge for purchased lines/categories