We are looking for a Corporate Purchasing Agent. In this role, you will purchase products at the best price, freight terms and vendor terms, analyze past buying trends, inventory stock levels, sales history, and price, of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and manage discrepancies for products according to pricing and promotion agreements. Assist with marketing programs for sales personnel with Purchasing Manager, Sr. Buyer, and Marketing Manager.
More specifically, you will:

• Purchase, at the most favorable price, products consistent with quantity, specification requirements and other factors (such as best discount, best terms, best freight, adequate lead time, vendor and direct ship minimums).
• Manage the vendor lines they buy. Consider factors such as warehouse space availability, inventory turns, financial impact, sales trends, timing of future promotions, product availability and product shelf life. Evaluate possible additions and/or deletions to product mix.
• Work with Sr. Buyer to negotiate prices, discount terms, rebates and transportation terms & arrangements for products with vendors and the logistics team.
• Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate customer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.
• Work closely with established vendors to obtain desired products & monitor timely delivery of purchase orders.
• Review short term needs in conjunction with transfer process to make best choice for inventory needs, smoothing when necessary.
• Negotiate product returns.
• Research & resolve delivery discrepancies.
• Work with A/P regarding variances and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Review and maintain pricing for accuracy.
• Confer with sales and marketing personnel to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
• Review lines with Purchasing Manager on a regular basis.
• Monitor & facilitate new item set ups & item maintenance functions, along with Purchasing assistants.
• Use mainframe (AS400) to organize, assess and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Utilize system to run key reports to determine purchasing and transfer quantities and promotion review.
• Be involved and hands on with EXPO preparation and participation.
• Stay current on product knowledge for purchased lines/categories.

The ideal candidate will:

• Accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Timely, accurately, and thoroughly complete tasks.
• Adapt to changes in the workplace.
• Reason and solve problems.
• Communicate effectively.
• Take care of customers’ needs.
• Be organized and follow policies and systematic method of performing tasks.
• Be reliable and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
• Work well in a team environment.

To apply for this position, you must have a bachelor’s degree and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (specifically formulas and pivot tables). 3-5 years relevant work experience with related experience in data entry and/or electronic data interface with purchasing (preferred).
Key benefits include 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, excellent health, dental & vision care plan options, flexible spending account and health savings account options, life & disability insurance, paid vacation, and 8 paid company holidays.
The candidate will be compensated based on their work experience and skills, with the minimum starting salary for this position being $45,000.00 annually.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person