Purchasing Agent

Four State Trucks • Joplin, MO

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About The Position

The Purchasing Agent negotiates with vendors and places orders for business needs under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager. The role purchases products for resale, uses inventory systems to track usage and quantities, and makes purchasing decisions across multiple vendors and products. It manages stocking levels, purchase-order costs, backorders, shipping schedules, vendor follow-up, and order tracking. The Purchasing Agent also develops vendor relationships and seeks preferred costing, supply, and service. The position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the day shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of purchasing work experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in grammar and spelling.
• Ability to multitask as needed.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and customer-service focus in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Purchasing experience in retail or warehousing, preferred.
• Experience in automotive parts or commercial vehicle parts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchase products for resale and use inventory systems to track usage and quantities needed.
• Negotiate vendor costing and programming on behalf of the company.
• Determine purchasing practices for a multiple-vendor, multiple-product system.
• Confirm costs on purchase orders and ensure the correct amounts are charged.
• Track backorders, adjusted ship dates, and products; secure alternate vendors as needed.
• Find solutions to stockouts, discontinued products, and extended estimated arrival times through available sourcing channels.
• Manage stocking levels for assigned vendors.
• Schedule inbound shipments from vendors and outbound shipments to regional warehouses.
• Issue reports and conduct vendor follow-up and order tracking.
• Create purchase orders and follow up with vendors on dropship order ship dates.
• Build vendor relationships and meet with vendors to discuss preferred costing, supply, and service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental benefits, including life, cancer, and accident coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Six paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED