Purchasing Associate

Farmingville, NY

Summary/Objective
This position works within the Purchasing and Inventory areas of the company

Essential Functions

• Send/Receive/Confirm Purchase Orders for multiple different suppliers
• Review material reorder reports and determine quantities to order
• Confirm and write purchase orders in our System to match approved final orders
• Ordering material foreign and domestic based on projected lead times
• Log and update purchase orders based on delays and actual shipment dates
• Maintain a report and follow up with factory on back ordered items to ensure prompt shipping
• Receive Purchase orders once delivered and ensure all costs and quantities are accurate
• Communicate with our factories to find and locate special offerings requested by the our showrooms and other clientele
• Work with the sales team to ensure all stocked material is kept up to adequate levels and is prepared for future reorder
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management in support of initiatives

Competencies/Skills/Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to multi-task and working within specified timeframes
• Ability to work in a fast paced, self-directed environment
• Ability to problem-solve a plus
• Previous work experience in the industry a plus
• Experience with AS400 – Kerridge system

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment
This job operates in an office building

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range:

• Base pay for this position is $64,350 per year.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Employee must hold a valid work authorization.

EEO Statement
At Construction Resources all phases of employment will be administered so as to further the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.