Purchasing Agent

Jet Industries•Salem, OR

41d

About The Position

Jet Industries Inc. seeks a Purchasing Agent to join our nationwide, family-owned contractor team. As a Purchasing Agent at Jet Industries, you will be crucial in completing paperwork, tracking shipments, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials for our diversified construction trades. Join us in upholding our core values of Integrity, Customer Service Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, and Safety while enjoying a dynamic work environment. Job Summary: Purchasing Agent researches, evaluates, and purchases products to sell or use in their operations. They negotiate competitive pricing and work within budgets to secure cost savings or sales revenue. They also develop accurate ways to monitor agreements and sales to secure future savings or profits.

Requirements

Valid driver's license in the state of work.
Highschool diploma or GED.
2-5 years of related experience.
Ability to work under moderate supervision.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive, etc.).
Basic Proficiency in English required. Candidates must have a basic understanding of English for safety purposes and to communicate with colleagues, vendors, and contractors on-site effectively. The ability to follow instructions and engage with the team is essential for success in this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Fire Sprinkler, Electrical, HVAC or Plumbing Purchasing preferred.

Responsibilities

Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database.
Initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates.
Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements.
Interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings.
Coordinates with internal teams to ensure that purchasing needs are met promptly and efficiently.
Accountable for inventory management throughout the purchasing process. Including optimizing the purchasing strategy to protect cash flow.