Purchasing Agent

Core & Main•Meridian, ID

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

Broad-based procurement and inventory experience.
Product experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and sustain a proactive channel of communication with management regarding purchasing and inventory decisions impacting their business.
Generate performance reports for underperforming product lines, and initiate resolution plan of action.
Evaluates daily purchasing reports, prioritizes purchase orders by critical need; and ensures orders meet the optimal levels to maximize profit and sales.
Obtains confirmations, verifies pricing and quantities, follows up with vendors to correct issues or re-request confirmations, attaches confirmations to POs, and manages confirmations record.
Performs all purchase transactions for assigned categories.
Works the Back Order Queue and Expedite Queue and keeps ship dates accurate for the field.
Works with vendors for updated information regarding shipments.
Conducts analysis and correction of price discrepancies utilizing accounting business partnerships.
Leverages management input to ensure target freight levels are achieved to maximize profit margins.
Evaluates and manages dead stock materials, no calc, and aged inventory.
Manages inventory /fill rates for assigned categories.
Negotiates prices with vendors.
Proactively seeks out products/vendors in order to obtain best pricing as appropriate.
Handles some commodity purchasing under the general direction of the Purchasing leader.