What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Confidential?
We are a well-established heavy equipment and service provider, offering services to industrial markets with a strong emphasis on heavy equipment and specialized fleet rental needs.
Our entire staff is client-driven and takes great pride in advancing our business by successfully servicing the needs of our customers. If you believe that your experience, skills, attitude and work ethic fit into our diverse group of equipment management professionals, joining this dynamic team may be the next step for you, and if so, we offer a supportive work environment that promotes personal success and future growth.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Communicates regularly with the Purchasing Managers, Division Managers, and Director of Operations on anticipated department needs and timelines for anything on order
- Searches for and negotiates the best pricing for required items
- Issues purchase orders to vendors to acquire parts and supplies needed by the assigned divisions
- Records all necessary information for the transaction and ensures only completed (and not blank) PO’s are submitted
- Confirms ordered parts are received timely and takes ownership of issues that slow down the supply chain
- Works with Receiving and Accounts Payable to make sure items are received timely, so work orders can be closed out for invoice
- Stay within purchasing limits
- WO management
- Crossing parts
- New vendor approvals
- Submitting MERS
- Stock order approvals
- BO/returns/cores/long lead time monitoring
- Work with AP and manage Docuware list
- Monitor/Manage open PO’s & WOs via weekly reporting
- Responsible for the tracking and return of core items for credit
- Return unneeded or improperly ordered parts timely
- Follow all safety policies and procedures as referenced in the company's safety manual
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Proficient computer skills including in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel and Word) and company management software (Manager Plus)
- An understanding of the importance of time management and prioritization
- Detail oriented
- Professional and clear communication skills
- Ability to manage the public, vendors, and other teammate's relationships
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,500 - $51,300
