Purchasing Agent

Norco • Boise, ID

10d

About The Position

Norco is seeking a Purchasing Agent to acquire goods and services needed for maintenance, repair, and resale. The role involves working with vendors to select and qualify suppliers, negotiate purchasing terms, and ensure goods and services are ordered and delivered as needed. The Purchasing Agent also helps maintain a consistent flow of equipment, merchandise, and services while minimizing inventory and reducing slow-moving, inactive, and surplus stock. Other tasks may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal interaction with managers and vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to accurately enter data into a computer and acquire a working knowledge of software applications necessary for the position.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Understanding of product flow.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, such as processing paperwork, filing, stapling, and sorting.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor qualifications and selection.
• Negotiate prices, terms, rebates, freight, and related purchasing matters.
• Schedule, order, and expedite required goods and services.
• Control equipment, merchandise, and services to maintain a constant flow with minimum inventory.
• Reduce slow-moving, inactive, and surplus inventory.
• Perform other tasks as assigned or necessary.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Supplemental accident, disease, and life insurance options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Employee discount on products sold by Norco

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed