Purchasing Agent

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervisory Position: None

Reports To: VP of SB Maintenance

Position Summary: Purchase parts, tools, supplies, or services necessary for the proper functioning at all Fullington Locations. This will include sourcing and looking for the best price before placing orders.

Responsibilities and Duties: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive, and incumbents are expected to perform all duties as assigned or directed. Incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, consistent with applicable law.

• Purchase the highest quality parts and services within assigned budgetary restrictions and in the correct amounts required.
• Purchasing parts, accessories, tools, fluids, cleaning/office supplies, etc. for multiple location transportation company
• Organization and management of large-scale inventory
• Completion and monitoring of current purchase order system
• Responsible for proper receipt and delivery of parts throughout all locations
• Maintain and develop relationships with current and future vendors
• Interact with UPS and other shipping service to ensure parts get efficiently and cost effectively distributed throughout the organization
• Ensure best pricing by competitively shopping for all purchases
• Track all core returns for proper credit
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of parts department
• Prepare purchase orders, and review requisitions for goods and services
• Monitor shipments to ensure goods arrive timely and resolve problems related to undelivered goods
• Review inventory levels of current stock to determine part needs so that access to routine supplies is sufficient
• Pick up parts from suppliers as necessary
• Help maintain a safe working environment and interact with OSHA representatives

Qualifications

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Computer/software skills – proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and internal software programs.

Minimum Educational Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• One to two years related experience

Statements included in this job description do not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as circumstances change.

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

Compensation details: 45000-55000 Yearly Salary

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