Purchasing Agent

Nexus Brands Group Inc•Chandler, AZ

7h•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Brands Group is the market leader in tattoo, pet grooming and beauty industries. We strive to support our professional customers who are fully committed to the lifestyle and sharing their craft to customers and enthusiasts across the globe. Nexus Brands Group represents a family of authentic brands and businesses that offer industry leading products, innovation, and service to help professionals share and perform their passion to the highest level possible. We are currently searching for an experienced Purchasing Agent for our Chandler, AZ Distribution Center. The ideal candidate is a capable self-starter who is resourceful in solving problems with minimal direction and thrives in a challenging yet fun environment. This is a non-exempt role and pays $24-$26 an hour depending on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years’ experience in purchasing and inventory management.
1-2 years working with an ERP system.
Must be proficient in Word, Excel and have basic computer knowledge.
Possess the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced, high volume work environment.
Excellent written, comprehension, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
Must be able to work M-F from 8a – 5p.
Ability to show up and be on time to scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

E-commerce buying: 2 years (Preferred)
Multi-category purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
Inventory management: 2 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
Executes international and/or domestic purchasing and logistic activities related to procurement of a finished goods, from intent to purchase through delivery of product.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management, through forecasting, planning and purchase order execution.
Manages third party logistics; discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with third party logistics, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, delivery schedule and warranty.
Communicates with cross-functional departments regarding the status of product purchases and inventory levels.
Discusses product related issues, defective or unacceptable goods or services with vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
Works with Accounts Payable to authorize payment for purchases by reviewing invoices and related documentation.
Implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
Consults with supervisor and management about problems such as supplier capacity, delivery schedule, equipment performance, output quality, and maintenance schedule.
Any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Company’s Values.