The position of Purchasing Agent will be based out of our Norcross, GA Location!

Summary

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the day-to-day replenishment purchases with aligned suppliers to fulfill stock demand requirements. The Purchasing Agent also resolves all non-conforming receipt issues, cost maintenance, and vendor expedites.

What You’ll Do

• Stock procurement/replenishment for assigned Branch's/DC's and/or assigned supplier lines
• Daily review of critical items below minimum, allocations, or stock outs for all responsible branches
• Address and process customer backorders and stock requests submitted via the system
• Meet or exceed defined item availability service level for assigned branches and/or assigned supplier lines
• Meet or exceed defined inventory turns for assigned branches and/or assigned supplier lines
• Ensure accuracy of replenishment system data i.e. (lead-time, forecasting, standard package and buy multiplies)
• Assist Branch's/DC's on special buys i.e. (promo buys) to enhance and/or protect margins and maintain acceptable inventory levels
• Assist Branch's/DC's with non-conformity receipt issues
• Assist Branch's/DC's on project/direct buys to maximize gross margin potential through applied supplier leverage techniques
• “Ownership” of system replacement cost maintenance for assigned branches and/or assigned supplier lines not managed by MFMO
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• High School or GED
• 3 years of professional purchasing/buying experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products
• Ability to negotiate lowest possible stock material acquisition cost
• Ability to work with Branch/DC personnel and supplier representatives to identify new potential stocking items
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Effective communication skills with peers and branch personnel
• Solid mathematical skills

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None
• Travels to offsite locations Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelfs, pick up boxes, or position one’s self to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force:

• Up to 10 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 50 pounds None
• Up to 75 pounds None

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”