Purchasing/Procurement Agent
Matthews International•Billerica, MA
•$25 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
The Dodge Company is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement Agent to join our team in Billerica, MA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a purchasing setting, a strong understanding of merchandising procedures and retail accounting, as well as strong computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office and centralized merchandise/inventory management systems. This is a full-time onsite position Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The salary range for this position is $25 to $28 per hour.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a purchasing setting
- Strong understanding of merchandising procedures and retail accounting
- Strong computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office and centralized merchandise/inventory management systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Problem analysis and problem solving
- Strong organizational skills
- Retail math skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to manage work relationships in a professional manner
- Reasoning and judgment
- Adaptability
- Team work
- Stress tolerance
- Reliability
- Flexibility
- High school diploma or equivalency
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with purchasing drop ship and/or stocked merchandise
- Experience with Odoo and/or SAP
- Expert with Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
- Accurately complete placement of purchase orders
- Monitor the open order report
- Communicate with vendors regarding samples, shipping, vendor compliance, problem resolution, and RMA authorization
- Strategize, analyze, and resolve inventory issues and problems related the vendor performance
- Work in co-operation with appropriate corresponding departments on product training, invoicing, billing and vendor terms
- Execute the department's price changes, item creation, and maintenance
- Act as a customer service liaison assisting with general merchandise questions, item status, and catalog corrections/errors
- Provide analysis of sales, turns and gross margins on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
- Participate in local vendor presentations to gain an understanding of the product and current market trends
- Additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
