Purchasing Agent

Falls of Neuse Management LLC•Raleigh, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ordering hard goods inventory for AWG stores, tracking, and confirming these purchase orders with suppliers and AWG stores, resolving back orders, special orders and miscellaneous inventory related matters. There are also additional duties including but not limited to: analyzing purchasing reports, evaluating inventory levels, collaborating with AWG stores, suppliers and/or Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies and other project work as directed.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience; 4-year degree preferred.
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong decision-making skills with minimal oversight
Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse groups including store managers, other internal customers, and suppliers.
Works well in an evolving, fast paced, team environment.
Microsoft Office Computer Skills required, intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data analysis a plus.
2-3 years of Purchasing experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

4-year degree
intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data analysis
2-3 years of Purchasing experience
Experience in compressed gas and welding industries

Responsibilities

ordering hard goods inventory for AWG stores
tracking, and confirming these purchase orders with suppliers and AWG stores
resolving back orders, special orders and miscellaneous inventory related matters
analyzing purchasing reports
evaluating inventory levels
collaborating with AWG stores, suppliers and/or Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies
other project work as directed