Branded Purchasing Agent

Dallas Trailer Repair Co

Purchasing Agent

Job Description:

To contribute to the financial success of our organization and efficiency of our service department by managing our procurement process by ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods.

Areas of Responsibilities and Duties:

· Source and evaluate supplies based on quality, cost and reliability

· Collaborate with vendors to negotiate pricing, terms and conditions advantageous to the company

· Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement needs and specifications

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchases, prices and deliveries

· Monitor market trends, pricing and product availability to make informed decisions

· Work closely with senior management to address supply chain issues

· Update accounting systems to accurately document the receiving of purchased items. This would include inventory quantities or job status systems to alert stakeholders of receipt of needed items

· Understand sales tax implications of purchases and implement proper accounting steps to comply with sales tax laws

· Understand shipping cost implications of purchases and implement proper accounting steps to properly account for shipping costs

· Assist with physical inventory counts when needed

Skills and Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in business or a related field

· 2 years of relevant experience in trailer parts purchasing

· Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy record-keeping

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams

· Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines efficiently

Specific Duties:

· Purchase parts for inventory

· Purchase specialty items for work in process as needed

· Process purchase orders according to accounting and po standard operating procedures.

This job description is intended to outline the primary duties, responsibilities, and qualifications associated with this position. However, it is not an exhaustive list of all tasks and duties that may be required of an employee in this role. Dallas Trailer Repair Co reserves the right to assign additional tasks and responsibilities as needed. Employees will be expected to provide flexibility and the ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the company.