Purchasing Agent / Cut to Size

Arizona Tile•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Tile is a leading, nationally recognized tile and slab distributor offering high-quality products and unparalleled service. With over 800 employees across more than 10 states, the company emphasizes goodwill and a family-oriented environment. They are committed to supporting employees in providing outstanding customer experiences and fostering an environment that values hard work and dedication.

Requirements

2+ years of prior purchasing experience in construction.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to provide individualized service.
A self-starter who proactively finds solutions to meet our customer needs with an ability to multi-task to handle various methods of customer interaction/needs (in person, phone, other).
Good attention to detail and accuracy with processing orders.
Good math skills to calculate pricing, discounts, interest, along with the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
AUTOCAD experience needed.
Good written and excellent verbal communication skills to work with our customers (in person or by telephone) and to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience with stone, granite, or slabs is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Purchasing Manager & Purchasing Cut to Size Manager in quoting future projects and maintaining current projects to meet customers material needs and timeline.
Maintain extensive product knowledge, emphasizing the product for which he/she is responsible.
Inspect material upon arrival to ensure quality.
Produce project specific drawings using AutoCAD.
Generate project specific quotes.
Create quote based on the drawings and factory pricing, using current freight, duty rates, tariffs, etc.
Assemble quote packet and provide to the Sales Team.
Analyze purchasing reports to determine inventory requirements.
Interpret inventory demand using system reports, keeping sufficient material on hand to meet the demand of the whole system and anticipating potential shortages.
Develop solutions when stock is out.
Stay current on regional issues that might affect the production or shipment of material at the source.
Source materials for sales and order desk staffs when primary source is out of stock, or when material is not a normally inventoried item.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
H.S.A or H.R.A with Company Contributions
401k Retirement Savings Program with discretionary employer match
Progressive career development and training
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay
Service recognition and awards
Family oriented environment with open communication, collaborative atmosphere, and team-building events