Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent Full-Time | Home Office – Golden Ring, MD $53,000 – $80,000

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Purchasing and Procurement ManagerDEPARTMENTPurchasingEXPERIENCEExperience Preferred BENEFITS ELIGIBLE AFTER
45 Days of Employment ROLE OVERVIEW The Purchasing Agent researches, evaluates, and purchases products that meet the organization's needs for price, service, and quality across all branch locations. This role manages purchase order flow, inventory and stock levels, and supplier relationships to help the company meet or exceed its fill rate and inventory turn goals.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Purchase Order Management Researches, evaluates, and purchases products based on price, service, and quality that meet the needs of the organization

Authorizes and processes purchase orders

Reviews purchase orders for completeness and accuracy

Prepares, processes, and expedites purchase orders for assigned product lines

Processes order acknowledgements and manages the back-order report

Performs detailed work related to purchasing with judgment, accuracy, confidentiality, and promptness

Inventory & Stock Management Maintains inventory records and purchasing control parameters

Manages inventory in all branches so fill rate and inventory turn goals are met or exceeded

Manages plans for stock levels

Evaluates and minimizes surplus inventory levels

Regularly reviews key performance indicators such as inventory turns, out-of-stocks, overstocks, and fill rates

Arranges for returns and replacements when necessary

Supplier & Vendor Relations Maintains cooperative working relationships with suppliers to stay current with trends, technologies, products, and services

Assists in negotiating contractual agreements with current and potential suppliers

Resolves issues from purchased product with internal and external clients

Considers customer demand, price, quality, availability, supplier lead time, market trends, company policy, and financial budgets when making purchasing decisions

Planning, Reporting & Systems Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends

Keeps accurate, updated product pricing files

Coordinates with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed

Assists with ERP maintenance and reporting

Performs product maintenance as needed

Standards & Accountability Adhere to the rules and regulations as set forth in the Employee Handbook Other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree or equivalent years of buying experience preferred

Familiar with modern purchasing methods, procedures, and specifications

Working knowledge of Excel and the ability to work with various business software

Able to work independently and as part of a team Experience partnering with vendors and suppliers

Problem-solving expertise

General knowledge of market demand fluctuations, seasonality, and government regulations

Able to resolve discrepancies independentlyBENEFITSEligible to enroll on the 1st of the month following 45 days of employment:

Medical, Dental & Vision Short & Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Telehealth Gym Reimbursement
401(k) with Company Match Free Surgery & Imaging Program
* Free Medications
* Delta Perks — Local Discounts Discount Hub Coverage available for families
* Free Surgery & Imaging and Free Medications programs are subject to eligibility and program terms.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed. We are an equal opportunity employer.