Purchasing Agent

Responsibilities Include:

• Reviewing design packages and inventory levels to identify items needed for purchase.

• Preparing purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; and obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute item.;

• Reviewing and ordering items identified via the weekly KAN BAN inventory management system.

• Obtaining purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.

• Verifying receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered, resolving shipments in error with suppliers.

• Authorizing payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.

• Keeping information accessible by sorting and filing documents.

• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 2 years of administrative and/or purchasing experience

• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Organized with great attention to detail

• Excellent self-starter with strong work ethic and positive attitude

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, Outlook)

• Interpersonal skills to maintain a good working relationship with vendors and coworkers

Physical Demands: (S=Seldom 0-10%, O=Occasional 11-33%, F=Frequent 34-66%, C=Constant 67-100%)

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 with or without reasonable accommodations. Stand/walk (S), sit (C), bend/stoop (S), perform work from ladder (S), climb stairs (S), twist (O), squat/kneel (S), crawl (S), reach (F), work above shoulders (S), grasp (F), fine manipulation (F), operate foot controls (S), lift/carry/push/pull up to 50# (S) vibratory tasks (S), wrist (flexion/extension) (F).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.61 - $27.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $28