Purchasing Assistant/Agent

Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

Summary:

This position is responsible for negotiating with vendors and placing orders for business needs under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Purchases products for resale, using inventory systems to track usage and quantities needed. Negotiate for best costing and programming on behalf of the company.

Makes decisions on best purchasing practices for a multiple vendor/product system.

Confirms costs on purchase orders, ensuring correct amounts charged.

Tracks backorders, noting adjusted ship dates and products, securing alternate vendors to fill voids as needed.

Finds viable solutions for stock outs, discontinues, & extended ETAs through all sourcing channels.

Manage correct stocking levels for assigned vendors.

Schedules shipping for inbound shipments for various vendor shipments.

Schedules shipping for outbound shipments to regional warehouses.

Issues reports, vendor follow up, and order tracking.

Creates purchase orders, following up on dropship orders with vendors on ship dates.

Build relationships with Vendors, meet with vendors for preferred costing, supply and service.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

High School diploma, or GED equivalent needed.

1 year of purchasing work experience needed, preferably for retail or warehousing business.

Prior Experience in Automotive Parts, Commercial Vehicle parts experience is a plus

Excellent customer service skills required.

Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Proficient with MS Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook.

Proficient in grammar and spelling areas, ability to multi-task as needed.

Must maintain a positive attitude with a customer service focus in a fast- paced work environment.

Shift:

Mon-Fri, Day Shift, 8am-5pm

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurances

401k plan, with 4% employer matching upon meeting eligibility requirements

Employer paid life insurance

Voluntary benefits-Supplemental life, cancer, accident, etc.

PTO, 6 Paid Holidays

Working Conditions:

Job will include periods of standing, walking, reaching, stooping/kneeling, and bending. Stair climbing and walking on uneven surfaces will also be present. Long periods of sitting required. Prolonged periods of computer screen viewing essential to this position. Constant use of hand/arms due to computer data entry duties also present.