Purchasing Agent I

Hot Topic & BoxLunch • City of Industry, CA

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About The Position

The Purchasing Agent I facilitates bids, analysis, and negotiations for assigned goods and services. The role processes purchase orders accurately and promptly according to company standards, manages day-to-day transactions under established supplier agreements, and maintains supplier relationships to ensure continuity and performance. The position also works with purchasing and finance colleagues on initiatives to reduce transaction costs and consolidate volume, and collaborates across organizational levels, functions, and brands to support procurement goals.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 3–5 years of facility or commodity purchasing experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing and a basic understanding of finance functions.
• Quick customer-service and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal customers and external suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lawson.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate bids, analysis, and negotiations for assigned goods and services.
• Process purchase orders accurately and promptly according to company standard processes.
• Manage day-to-day transactions and business relationships under established Annual and Blanket Agreements with key suppliers.
• Communicate changes in demand, volume, and delivery timing; resolve issues; share end-user feedback; and follow up on backorders.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet company quality, service, and price performance standards.
• Work with purchasing and finance team members to support and implement financial initiatives that reduce transaction costs and consolidate volume.
• Collaborate and communicate across organizational levels, functions, and brands to support procurement goals and objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree