Purchasing Agent

Greystar•Knox, PA

22d

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for supporting business operations by ordering products or materials necessary for operations. This role will maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, place orders for products based on current inventory needs, and track shipments to the warehouse.

Requirements

Ordering products or materials necessary for operations.
Maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors.
Placing orders for products based on current inventory needs.
Tracking shipments to the warehouse.
Negotiating contracts and prices.
Working closely with the Company’s legal department.
Utilizing inventory tracking system.
Verifying purchases.
Recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products.
Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times.
Resolving shipping errors.
Preparing and processing purchase orders.
Maintaining records of all transactions, purchases, orders, receipts, records, and inventories.
Collaborating with factory operations and warehousing.

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of supplier requirements and ensures all processes and procedures are followed.
Evaluates suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, reliability, and other criteria.
Interviews vendors and visits suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services, and pricing.
Requests cost proposals and negotiates contracts and prices while working closely with the Company’s legal department to ensure contracts and terms are favorable.
Utilizes inventory tracking system to record stock levels and anticipate future supply and logistical needs.
Verifies purchases by comparing them to a master list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products.
Interacts with suppliers to schedule delivery times, verify product is shipped according to deadlines, and resolve shipping errors.
Prepares and processes purchase orders and maintains records of all transactions, purchases, orders, receipts, records, and inventories.
Collaborate with factory operations and warehousing to ensure sufficient product levels are maintained.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
Generous Paid Time off.
All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.
Your birthday off after 1 year of service!
Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.