Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Webberville, MI • Purchasing Department

Description

Reliable Aftermarket Parts is a worldwide leading supplier and distributor of aftermarket agricultural and construction parts. Our goal is to provide our customers with quality aftermarket parts that meet or exceed OEM specifications at competitive prices with top notch American based customer service, the best parts availability, and expansive global shipping option. We offer parts for all the top name brands as well as the harder to find equipment. While we started in agriculture parts, we have expanded into industrial, construction, and lawn and garden markets with plans to continue to develop and provide more options in other outdoor products and their accessories. Our tireless mission is creating winning solutions for aftermarket products via the internet.

Our Core Values

• Be Reliable
• Be Tenacious
• Be Innovative

This is a part-time position featuring employee benefits including: paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; competitive wage. Holiday, vacation and sick time benefits start immediately.

Job Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders for direct shipments from domestic suppliers to customers
• Decide if parts should be drop-shipped or brought into the warehouse to fulfill customer orders
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
• Monitor older orders and update estimated time of arrival
• Prioritize first in-first out (FIFO) when completing order processing
• Maintain vendor relations
• Display professional phone/email etiquette and communication under all conditions and circumstances
• Manage daily job task assignments to keep department running at high levels of efficiency
• Additional support duties as assigned to contribute to the company's success

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 3 to 5 years of related work experience
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)
• Understanding of purchase order and inventory processes
• Ability to quickly analyze multiple factors and make decisions while maintaining accuracy
• Proficient with computers and data entry
• Meticulous
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Overtime may be required

Report to:

Purchasing Lead

Job Type:

• Part-time
• Remote (onsite four times per year)

Schedule:

• Saturday through Monday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
• Overtime may be required during busy season and on call for coverage if another purchaser is out of office

Company Conformance Statements:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Reliable Aftermarket Parts Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Reliable Aftermarket Parts Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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