Purchasing Agent

Position

Purchasing Agent

RDC/Branch

Crawford Electric Supply is an electrical distributor serving contractors across the southeast region of the United States. It is part of the Sonepar group, the world’s leading electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates worldwide. Crawford focuses on building relationships and providing a supportive culture with opportunities for career growth.

• Follow 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.

• Detail 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.

• A college degree in Industrial Distribution, Business Management and/or equivalent industry experience is requested.
• 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.

• 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)

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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