Purchasing Agent

Summary: This position is responsible for negotiating with vendors andplacing orders for business needs under the supervision of the PurchasingManager. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Purchases products for resale, usinginventory systems to track usage and quantities needed. Negotiate for best costing and programming onbehalf of the company. Makes decisions on best purchasingpractices 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 vendorshipments. Schedules shipping for outbound shipments to regionalwarehouses. Issues reports, vendor follow up, and order tracking. Creates purchase orders, following up on dropship orders withvendors on ship dates. Build relationships with Vendors, meet with vendors forpreferred 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 forretail or warehousing business. Prior Experience in Automotive Parts, Commercial Vehicleparts experience is a plus Excellent customer service skills required. Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, andorganizational skills. Proficient with MS Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook. Proficient in grammar and spelling areas, ability tomulti-task as needed. Must maintain a positive attitude with a customer servicefocus 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 eligibilityrequirements 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 unevensurfaces will also be present. Long periods of sitting required. Prolongedperiods of computer screen viewing essential to this position. Constant use of hand/arms due to computer dataentry duties also present #J-18808-Ljbffr Four State Trucks