Purchasing Agent

The Company

TrueSource, LLC, and OnPoint Company is a leading provider of facility repair and maintenance services to national retailers and other customers. OnPoint Group is a fast-paced and ever-changing company and has been awarded the Best Managed Companies Award by Deloitte and WSJ for three years running, as well as having been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for eight consecutive years! We believe in challenging the status quo and finding a better way for our customers, which is how we have grown into the company we are today.

TrueSource services customers which include Fortune 100 businesses, at over 30,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada. TrueSource, LLC expertise spans diverse trades including doors, locks, plumbing, electrical and handyman services, with 24-hour availability and rapid response times. For more than 20 years, TrueSource, LLC has consistently delivered professional emergency maintenance service, equipment analysis and proactive preventative maintenance solutions to companies throughout North America. TrueSource, LLC solutions leave their customers more time to focus on their core business – not on the business of maintenance and materials management.?

Benefits

At TrueSource we believe that Our People are what make us great and help us deliver exceptional customer service! We offer industry leading Benefits to include:

• Competitive pay – Plus incentive opportunities!
• Full benefits package that starts day one – Includes medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• 8 paid holidays
• PTO - FT Employees receive 96 Hours of PTO Annually
• Training and mentoring – Learn from our experts in the industry
• Advancement opportunities

Link to benefits overview: Benefits

The benefits listed are subject to change at any time. Please speak with an HR Representative for details. In the case of conflict between the information listed and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern.

Summary/Objective

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and procuring materials, equipment, and supplies in accordance with established purchasing policies and organizational requirements. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing decisions, maintains strong vendor relationships, and supports the operational needs of the organization through accurate requisition review, competitive bidding, and effective negotiation.

Core Job Duties

• Purchase forecasted materials, equipment, and supplies in alignment with company purchasing regulations and procedures
• Reviews and analyze incoming purchase requisitions to determine needs, accuracy, and priority
• Research, investigate, and develop new and existing supplier sources to ensure quality and competitive pricing
• Prepare clear and comprehensive bid specifications based on organizational requirements
• Issue bid requests, evaluate vendor quotations, and compare pricing, quality, and service levels
• Lead negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms and award purchase contracts
• Interpret and communicate purchasing policies, guidelines, and processes to internal departments and external vendors
• Serve as a subject-matter specialist for assigned material categories requiring technical knowledge and informed decision-making

Key Performance Measurements

• Lead time to source stocking materials
• On-time shipments for stocking materials
• GP% for stocking materials
• Other metrics prescribed by management

Competencies

• Requires the use of initiative and independent judgment
• Strong professional writing and e-mail correspondence skills
• Accurate typing skills, minimum of 45 WPM

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in customer service or managing subcontractors/vendors
• 2 years of experience building strong business relationships, including negotiating and problem resolution, preferred
• 2-5 years of experience analyzing and interpreting data; preferably within invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and/or cash applications
• Extensive proficiency with Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel; including large data sets, pivot tables, array formulas, IF statements, and multi-nested, concatenated formulas
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial forecasting and analysis in complex environments involving multiple financial sites, systems, and processes
• Experience in Salesforce, preferred

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to type, maneuver, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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. The work is performed primarily in an open-office setting, with co-workers working side-by-side and a moderate level of activity being performed by co-workers across the office. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

TrueSource, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

• This job description is subject to change at any time

Disclaimer

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Salary Range

The pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Employees may be eligible for additional incentive pay.