Purchasing Associate

Overview

Role and Responsibilities

Purchasing Agents process and track orders, create and maintain inventory, liaison between warehouse teams

and management. They work with staff across all departments to forecast the needs of the business and make

purchase decisions based on demand.

• Follow and enable a culture where Arizona Appliance and Home Core Values come to life.
• Process orders and purchases according to Arizona Appliance and Home programs availability, advising services of back orders and approximate date given by vendor.
• Communicates all vendor programs, contracts, and problems to the Purchasing Manager.
• Enter all POs into the supplier website or email POs, working with the supplier on pricing, returns, back orders and credits.
• Runs reports by builder / customer and model numbers to buy based on current and forecasted orders.
• Based on analytics, keeps diligent check on inventory levels to ensure company is stocked appropriately.
• Update model numbers and pricing, communicating necessary changes with sales and processing departments.
• Manages pricing updates, including regular, special, and tiered pricing for vendors and builder programs.
• Maintains data and documentation, including SharePoint uploads, model updates, and reporting
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Track usage trends, inventory levels and supplier managed inventory.
• Collaborate with accounting to research discrepancies on POs being processed for billing.
• Assist sales with stock and price inquiries.
• Maintain good communication and rapport with everyone in the customers journey- builders, manufactures, order coordinator, warehouse, dispatch workers and service technicians.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

What we offer

Health and Wellness :

Medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings, along with critical illness, hospital indemnity offerings.

Wellness programs and mental health support.

Financial Benefits : Competitive salary

Retirement plans, such as 401(k) with employer match.

Work-Life Balance :

Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Hybrid remote work opportunity after 90 days if competency is achieved.

Additional Perks :

Employee discounts, commuter benefits, and wellness stipends.

Company-sponsored events and social activities.

These benefits aim to support employees' overall well-being, financial stability, and professional growth