Purchasing Agent

Description and Qualifications

The Purchasing Agent will work closely with the Design team in performing all clerical and administrative aspects of a design project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Responsible for assisting with placing orders, following up on orders, tracking orders, and verifying shipment at time of delivery
• Assist with custom orders
• Correspond with freight companies and warehouse companies to ensure all items are received
• Work with Studio program to track invoices for (Accounts Payable)AP
• Review all invoices for accuracy and process payments prior to turning into accounting
• Reconcile Credit Card statements monthly
• Work closely with Designers to correctly track, code, and bill clients for hours and travel expenses related to Design projects
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining budgets
• Contact software and other support as needed to resolve problems with software or equipment
• Enter technical data in Word, Excel, and Studio as needed to support the Design team
• Assist with quarterly inventories when necessary
• Weekly receiving and documenting of items at company warehouse required

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must comply with all company policies and procedures, and regular consistent attendance is required
• Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Business or Accounting is preferred, but not required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related field
• Requires the ability to understand and execute clerical principles and techniques.
• Ability to learn techniques and functions of the Design software program to perform daily tasks efficiently

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires ability to read and comprehend a variety of documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures.
• Requires the ability to prepare and complete reports and forms with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Studio software is preferred but not required.
• Must have the mathematical and analytical skills necessary to perform accounting/financial duties satisfactorily.

REASONING ABILITY

• Must possess good common sense and the ability to communicate complicated accounting principles in simpler terms.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 95% of job is sitting while using computer. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• General Office

HOURS:

• Monday Friday 8 am 5pm

About Blackberry

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain are joined together with our core belief that our teams are at the heart of all we do. At Blackberry, we see ourselves as family, focused on our 18 foundations uniting us in our mission to support Legendary Hospitality, Memorable Experiences and Generational Sustainability.

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that has always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. Activities abound at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain offering the opportunity for every guest to create an ideal experience to enjoy the properties and the region, whether theyre seeking the thrill of adventure, the relaxation of a spa immersion or quality time around the table enjoying celebrated cuisine.

Blackberry Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $17 - $0