Purchasing Agent

Norco, Inc.•Boise, ID

11d

About The Position

Norco is seeking a Purchasing Agent to acquire the goods and services needed for maintenance, repair, and resale. The role includes reviewing vendor qualifications and selection, negotiating prices and terms, scheduling and expediting orders, and maintaining the flow of needed equipment and merchandise while minimizing inventory. The Purchasing Agent also works to reduce slow-moving, inactive, and surplus inventory and performs other tasks as assigned or necessary. The position requires frequent interaction with managers and vendors, accurate computer data entry, basic mathematical calculations, and an understanding of product flow. It also involves paperwork and related manual tasks, as well as sitting for extended periods. Norco offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho, and operates more than 70 branches across several western states. Norco is a family- and employee-owned company and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal interaction with managers and vendors.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to accurately enter data into a computer and acquire 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 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.