Purchasing Agent

Agilix Solutions•Bartlett, TN

30d

About The Position

Agilix Solutions is seeking an analytical problem solver with exceptional communication skills to manage inventory, Sales Inquiries, purchase orders, and vendor supply chain relationships with designated suppliers of assigned product line to provide excellent customer service to its customers and optimize supply chain and inventory metrics. This role will report to the Director of Vendor Relations.

Requirements

1-2 years in Purchasing, Supply Chain and/or Finance roles.
BS/BA in General Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Supply Chain related certifications would be a plus.
Organization, Customer Service is a must!
Self-starter with a proven track record and creative problem solving and cross-functional skills.
Passionate, high-energy individual who can function in a complex, metric-driven environment.
Understanding of economics, technical issues and ability to perform independently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence with formal presentation skills and business acumen.
Ability to leverage computer software, including ERP Distribution Software (Infor, SAP, Profit 21, Eclipse, Oracle, etc.), Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other analysis software.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA in General Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Supply Chain related certifications would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Support purchasing category strategies under their responsibility and drives their company-wide implementation.
Maintains and builds positive vendor relations on local and regional levels.
Understand commodity purchases of copper, steel, aluminum vs. stock market.
Understands end-to-end supply chain management; drives value and savings through improved efficiency, optimize inventory and enhanced supply chain performance.
Participates in vendor selection meetings and makes recommendations.
Handles returns, dead stock prevention/follow up and special customer inventory.
Works with Pricing Department to ensure correct system costs.
Support year end rebates
Works with vendor and Agilix sales/marketing teams to turn inventory.
Negotiates into stock pricing special buys and incentive deals.
Works with Operations and Warehouse teams to manage inventory issues.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (Employer contributions for 1st year only)
401(k) (Company match contributions and discretionary annual profit-sharing plan)
Company Sponsored Life Insurance
Company Sponsored Short-Term Disability
Company Sponsored Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Services
Critical Illness
Life Insurance
Dependent Care/FSA