Purchasing Assistant​/Agent

Summary: This position is responsible for negotiating with vendors and placing orders for business needs under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager.

• Purchases products for resale, using inventory systems to track usage and quantities needed.
• Negotiates for best costing and programming on behalf of the company.
• Makes decisions on best purchasing practices for a multiple vendor/product system.
• Confirms costs on purchase orders, ensuring correct amounts charged.
• Tracks backorders, notes adjusted ship dates and products, and secures alternate vendors to fill voids as needed.
• Finds viable solutions for stock outs, discontinuations, and extended ETAs through all sourcing channels.
• Manages correct stocking levels for assigned vendors.
• Schedules inbound shipments for various vendor shipments.
• Schedules outbound shipments to regional warehouses.
• Issues reports, follows up with vendors, and tracks orders.
• Creates purchase orders and follows up on dropship orders with vendors on ship dates.
• Builds relationships with vendors and meets with them for preferred costing, supply, and service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 year of purchasing work experience, preferably in retail or warehousing.
• Prior experience in automotive parts or commercial vehicle parts (plus).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficient in grammar and spelling; able to multi‑task as needed.
• Maintains a positive attitude with a customer service focus in a fast‑paced work environment.

Mon‑Fri, Day Shift, 8am‑5pm

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching upon meeting eligibility.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits – supplemental life, cancer, accident, etc.
• PTO, 6 paid holidays.

Job will include periods of standing, walking, reaching, stooping/kneeling, and bending. Stair climbing and walking on uneven surfaces will also be present. Long periods of sitting required. Prolonged periods of computer screen viewing essential. Constant use of hand/arms due to computer data entry duties also present.