Purchasing Agent

Purchasing AgentPosition: Purchasing Agent Location: RDC/BranchAbout Crawford: If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it's time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market.For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, "Whatever it Takes!" through our mindset competencies below: Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improveResponsibilitiesFollow branch and company procedures to maintain minimum inventory levels while avoiding branch shortages of necessary materials to service our customers.Review inventory levels through system and create vendor purchase orders to fulfill branch inventory needs on stock items as well as purchase non-stock items when needed for sales force.Review and maintain purchasing parameters on items within system to provide proper service levels to our customers.Work with product team to ensure the product database has accurate pricing, costing, product descriptions, and vendor information.Expedite and track all outstanding orders.Make recommendations for major purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in pricing or unusual availability situations.Establish professional vendor and branch relationships to develop trust and a solid working relationship to accomplish common goals.Work with sales force to help resolve vendor procurement issues.Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive business information.Other responsibilities as deemed necessary.QualificationsDetail oriented with excellent communication and time management skills. Self-motivated, positive attitude, able to multi-task within a fast-paced environment. Intermediate PC skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook. Purchasing knowledge including basic skills of procurement – order points, line points, demand, safety stock, excess and dead stock. SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A college degree in Industrial Distribution, Business Management and/or equivalent industry experience is requested.Environment Typical environment includes offices and warehouse. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA. What We Offer You We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates: Healthcare plans Dental & vision Paid time off Paid parental leave 401(k) retirement savings with company match Professional and personal development programs Opportunity to become a shareholder Employer-paid short- and long-term disability Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents Robust wellness program Gym reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.