Purchasing Agent, Associate
About The Position
This role is responsible for assisting the purchasing team with material orders, take-offs, will-call orders, data entry, expediting, invoicing errors and other duties that the Purchasing Manager determines needs support. Assists Purchasing team with placing orders. Partners with suppliers to follow up on delivery dates and back orders. Tracks the status of all back orders and informs appropriate team members and departments of any issues. Maintains current and accurate files of suppliers pricing within the ERP system and purchasing spreadsheets. Assists with processing material receivers. Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines. Assists with processing material returns and credits. Supports the RFQ, RFP processes to obtain product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedule.
Requirements
- High school degree or G.E.D
- Minimum 1 year experience in purchasing or customer service support
- Basic knowledge of purchasing practices and systems preferred
- Basic time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while planning and executing timely, effectively, efficiently, and accurately
- Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, quality oriented, and strong attention to detail required
- Ability to operate a personal computer using spreadsheet, word processing, database software, and experience using ERP software. (COINS preferred)
- Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment
- Ability to work effectively with suppliers, customers, project management team, field staff, and accounting in a team environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Assisting the purchasing team with material orders, take-offs, will-call orders, data entry, expediting, invoicing errors and other duties that the Purchasing Manager determines needs support.
- Assists Purchasing team with placing orders.
- Partners with suppliers to follow up on delivery dates and back orders.
- Tracks the status of all back orders and informs appropriate team members and departments of any issues.
- Maintains current and accurate files of suppliers pricing within the ERP system and purchasing spreadsheets.
- Assists with processing material receivers.
- Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines.
- Assists with processing material returns and credits.
- Supports the RFQ, RFP processes to obtain product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedule.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
- Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
- Disability income protection insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
- Wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
