Purchasing/Procurement Agent

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dodge Company is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement Agent to join our team in Billerica, MA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a purchasing setting, a strong understanding of merchandising procedures and retail accounting, as well as strong computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office and centralized merchandise/inventory management systems.  This is a full-time onsite position Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.  The salary range for this position is $25 to $28 per hour.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately complete placement of purchase orders
• Monitor the open order report
• Communicate with vendors regarding samples, shipping, vendor compliance, problem resolution, and RMA authorization 
• Strategize, analyze, and resolve inventory issues and problems related the vendor performance
• Work in co-operation with appropriate corresponding departments on product training, invoicing, billing and vendor terms
• Execute the department's price changes, item creation, and maintenance
• Act as a customer service liaison assisting with general merchandise questions, item status, and catalog corrections/errors
• Provide analysis of sales, turns and gross margins on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
• Participate in local vendor presentations to gain an understanding of the product and current market trends
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Strong organizational skills
• Retail math skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to manage work relationships in a professional manner
• Reasoning and judgment
• Adaptability
• Team work
• Stress tolerance
• Reliability
• Flexibility
• High school diploma or equivalency

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with purchasing drop ship and/or stocked merchandise
• Experience with Odoo and/or SAP
• Expert with Microsoft Excel

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.  
•    Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry, committed to supporting customer business growth and helping families transition from grieving to remembrance. We achieve this by delivering products of exceptional craftsmanship along with value‑driven programs and services. Matthews Memorialization is a Matthews International (MATW) company. 

Matthews International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.