What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Team Kline?
Job Title: Purchasing Agent
Reports to: Senior Purchasing Agent
Direct Reports: None
Join Team Kline – Where you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner!
When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004, we’ve grown to around 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more!
Job Summary:
Responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, equipment, and services necessary for the company's operations. Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure that all purchases are cost-effective, of high quality, and delivered on time. Have strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
Reports to: Senior Purchasing Agent
Direct Reports: None
Join Team Kline – Where you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner!
When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004, we’ve grown to around 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more!
Job Summary:
Responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, equipment, and services necessary for the company's operations. Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure that all purchases are cost-effective, of high quality, and delivered on time. Have strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate suppliers to procure materials, equipment, and services that meet the company’s quality and cost standards.
- Negotiate prices, terms, and contracts with suppliers to secure the best deals for the company.
- Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and ensure timely replenishment of stock.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and service.
- Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to optimize purchasing decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Work with the quality assurance team to ensure that purchased materials and equipment meet the company’s standards and specifications.
- Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
- Address and resolve any issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing discrepancies with suppliers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in purchasing software and inventory management systems.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.
- Knowledge of market trends and supplier sourcing strategies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Certification in purchasing or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPIM) is a plus.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Frequent use of a telephone and computer to communicate with customers.
- Occasional lifting of office supplies, files, and equipment up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to move freely around the office to access files, office equipment, and interact with team members.
- Regularly required to talk or hear, and occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
- Financial Security: 401k with a company match, plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!
- Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, and up to five weeks of paid time off!
- Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC, and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities
- Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.