Purchasing Agent

CCL Label•Robbinsville Township, NJ

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing the purchasing process, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The Purchasing Agent will verify purchase requisitions, prepare purchase orders, enter them into the ERP system, and monitor order fulfillment. This position also involves resolving supplier issues, collaborating with the accounting team on invoice discrepancies, and building strong supplier relationships to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in computer applications like Word and Excel.

Requirements

Superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and timelines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
Computer proficiency with knowledge of Word, and Excel.
Energetic and Driven personality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team format with other departments including Warehouse, Production, Scheduling, Accounting, Quality Control, and Tech Services.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to management, and other employees of the organization.
3-5 years of related experience in Purchasing, Accounting, or Customer Service.

Nice To Haves

A 2-year degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify purchase requisitions for goods and services by comparing items requested to price list on-hand, or quote provided.
Clarify unclear items and ensure proper approvals are obtained.
Prepare purchase orders by verifying specification and price.
Obtain recommendations, substitutions, or quotations from suppliers as needed.
Obtain approval from requesting department for purchase orders.
Enter purchase orders into ERP system.
Monitor and expedite orders as needed.
Resolve supplier issues regarding short-shipments, back orders, late deliveries, damaged or wrong items shipped.
Work with the accounting team for invoice error resolution.
Build and maintain supplier relationships with the objective of reducing total costs and eliminating inefficiencies.