Purchasing Agent initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Being a Purchasing Agent interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Additionally, Purchasing Agent coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Purchasing Agent independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Purchasing Agent typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Purchase Order Creation
· Purchase order confirmation receipt and verification of pricing and item data
· Verification of pricing, unit of measure, lead time, etc.
· Work with accounting to clear invoicing issues
· Research and ordering non-stocks; ensuring order compliance
· Coordinate returns and credits for missing, expired, and damaged goods with vendors
· Obtaining proof of delivery and invoices for direct shipments
· Perform additional duties as requested to achieve company objectives
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
· Intermediate math skills - knowledge of unit of measure and conversion
· Strong Excel Skills – knowledge a VLookup and Pivot tables
· Organization and communication skills
· Travel between multiple locations may be required
PREFERRED SKILLS:
· Knowledge of building materials
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
· We hire for attitude and will train skills for the right candidate
· System - Extech uses Epicor Prophet 21; will train
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Extech is the leader in the building materials industry in the Tri-state area.
ABOUT THE JOB:
· Respond to our internal customers to meet the expectations of our external customers.
· Work as part of a team; act with integrity.
· Continue to learn our processes, products, and increase your knowledge for growth within the company
· Care about the job, your co-workers, our customers, and our company goal
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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