Purchasing Agent

NORTHEASTERN SUPPLY INC•Rosedale, MD

18d•$53,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent researches, evaluates, and purchases products that meet the organization's needs for price, service, and quality across all branch locations. The role manages purchase order flow, inventory and stock levels, and supplier relationships to help the company meet or exceed fill-rate and inventory-turn goals. The position is full-time and based at the Golden Ring Home Office in Baltimore, Maryland. It is an experienced-level role on the Purchasing - Procurement team, with a day shift and no travel. The salary range is $53,000 to $80,000 per year. Benefits are eligible after 45 days of employment.

Requirements

Familiarity with modern purchasing methods, procedures, and specifications.
Working knowledge of Excel and ability to work with various business software.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience partnering with vendors and suppliers.
Problem-solving expertise.
General knowledge of market-demand fluctuations, seasonality, and government regulations.
Ability to resolve discrepancies independently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of buying experience preferred.
Purchasing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research, evaluate, and purchase products based on price, service, and quality.
Authorize and process purchase orders; review them for completeness and accuracy.
Prepare, process, and expedite purchase orders for assigned product lines.
Process order acknowledgements and manage the back-order report.
Perform purchasing work with judgment, accuracy, confidentiality, and promptness.
Maintain inventory records and purchasing control parameters.
Manage inventory across branches to meet or exceed fill-rate and inventory-turn goals.
Manage stock-level plans and evaluate and minimize surplus inventory.
Review performance indicators, including inventory turns, out-of-stocks, overstocks, and fill rates.
Arrange returns and replacements when necessary.
Maintain cooperative relationships with suppliers and stay current with trends, technologies, products, and services.
Assist in negotiating contractual agreements with current and potential suppliers.
Resolve issues with purchased products involving internal and external clients.
Consider customer demand, price, quality, availability, supplier lead time, market trends, company policy, and financial budgets in purchasing decisions.
Collect, analyze, and summarize data and trends to provide purchasing planning and control information.
Keep product pricing files accurate and up to date.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure projects are completed.
Assist with ERP maintenance and reporting.
Perform product maintenance as needed.
Follow the rules and regulations in the Employee Handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned.