Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Purchasing Agent Job Purpose:

Responsible for monitoring inventory levels and purchasing new items to replenish stock. Create relationships with multiple vendors to get the highest quality items for the lowest cost.

Purchasing Agent Job Duties:

Monitor inventory levels

Ensure correct inventory levels are reflected in the system

Create purchase orders for vendors

Shop for the best available products at the lowest cost

Negotiate new contracts with new and existing vendors

Coordinate with Warehouse receiver on incoming deliveries

Inspect new product for quality assurance

Manage relationships with new and existing vendors and suppliers

Ensures warehouse goals are met

Maintains a high level of health and safety standards

Performs other general warehouse duties as needed

Purchasing Agent Skills and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Required; Ability to Read, Analyze, and Interpret Documents such as Safety Rules, Operating Instructions, Procedures and Common Technical Manuals, and Purchase Orders; Previous Experience Working in a Warehouse Preferred; Keen Attention to Detail; Ability to Lift Heavy Objects; Positive Attitude; Self-Motivated; Active; Safety Conscious; Ability to Work on Multiple Tasks in a Fast Paced, Busy Environment; Great Communication Skills; Ability to Work Well on a Team but Be Self-Motivated and Independent at Times; High Levels of Organization