Purchasing Agent

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for negotiating the lowest costs with vendors, regardless of costs carried by Sales/Service, bundling orders if necessary. Track open sales orders to ensure timely delivery of products to meet project schedules as provided by the Sales or Service Teams. To keep inventory on hand as directed by the General Manager and work with vendors for a just-in-time supply process. To control inventory value against budget.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Manage equipment orders for procurement from multiple business units Sales/Service Teams.

· Ensure vendors costs are at or below the standard cost of our systems.

· Create vendor purchase orders and submit them to vendors.

· Track open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of products to meet project schedules as provided by the Sales or Service Teams.

· Track receipts of equipment in ERP system as it arrives.

· Communicate with the Sales and Service Teams, as well as customers on occasion, the arrival of equipment for their respective products.

· Coordinate with Managers for equipment pickup/delivery

· Work with the shipping/receiving department and ability to follow the documented procedure (process for receiving/shipping a Job).

· Receive and document equipment receipts into ERP

· Manage warehouse inventory

· Manage office supply procurement, marketing merchandise procurement and vehicle maintenance procurement.

· Work with Vendors to track returns and credits.

• Verify estimates of costs and quantities of products using comparative and differential estimating techniques.
• Maintain accurate bids and updated costs each month.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in purchasing or related field and some industry knowledge. Strong written communications and proficient in Excel and basic math.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Required)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Woburn, MA 01801 (Required)

Work Location: In person