Purchasing Agent

Are you a detail-driven purchasing professional with strong database skills and a passion for procurement? Our Seattle-based Purchasing Co-Operative is searching for a proactive and resourceful Purchasing Agent to join our team. This is your chance to play a key role in managing purchasing operations while working in an exciting and dynamic environment.

This position reports to the Purchasing Department Supervisor and involves a mix of purchasing operations, administrative tasks, vendor, and customer communications, and other responsibilities as assigned. In this role, you’ll manage order and data entry, purchase orders, vendor relationships, collaborate with internal teams, and maintain critical product data across multiple categories for branch locations in a remote region. The ideal candidate is a natural analytical problem-solver with a deep curiosity for learning and excellent communication skills. Experience in freight, logistics, wholesale and retail purchasing, or supply chain, is a plus along with a customer-focused approach to procurement.

Major Responsibilities:

· Serve as the primary customer service point of contact for branch locations and vendor communications & inquiries. Ensures timely and professional communication with both internal and external customers. Accurate and efficient data and item entry into company databases.

· Manage and enforce established vendor contracts ensuring compliance with ANICA corporate policies and purchasing guidelines.

· Partner with vendors to monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations, ensuring cost-effective procurement strategies tailored to Alaska’s unique market conditions.

· Obtain and analyze RFQs from suppliers, comparing pricing, shipping logistics, and terms to provide strategic purchasing recommendations. Process & submit purchase orders across multiple categories including softgoods, hardgoods, grocery, and M.R.O., for a diverse and remote customer base.

· Track and manage purchase orders throughout the entire purchasing lifecycle, ensuring accurate and on time deliveries with the best negotiated costs and terms possible.

· Negotiate purchase order terms with suppliers, resolve discrepancies, and oversee final invoice approvals for payment processing.

· Maintain and manage the item master database with a focus on accuracy, data integrity, and efficiency. Conduct routine audits and updates to ensure product information remains current.

· Partner and collaborate with internal stakeholders on deliveries, freight, and transport logistics to resolve freight forwarding issues, mis-deliveries, or freight billing questions.

· Assist with departmental projects, administrative tasks, and other assigned responsibilities to enhance department efficiency and productivity as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98106 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98106: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $34