Purchasing Agent

• Job Purpose/Objective

The Purchasing Agent will oversee the assigned commodities and ensure that inventory levels are adequate to meet the current business demands. This role also involves meeting margin targets for all purchased products while acquiring the right amounts under specific contracts to comply with individual concepts. Additionally, the agent will be tasked with managing inventory effectively to reduce shrinkage for the products they handle.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure the entry of purchase orders to uphold adequate inventory levels corresponding to the current business demands.
• Procure appropriate quantities under specific contracts to ensure compliance with individual concepts.
• Engage in communication with colleagues from other departments regarding potential shortages and seek assistance as necessary to sustain adequate inventory levels.
• Utilize established relationships with current suppliers while exploring new supplier options to realize cost reductions on products and shipping expenses.
• Address any issues with shippers promptly, with particular attention to monitoring quality concerns related to unusable products and the necessary credits associated with them.
• Confirm that specific purchases are made weekly to meet essential pricing requirements.
• Attend to all inquiries from sales associates regarding product requests, special orders, and product information.
• 8. Collaborate with the Quality Control and Inventory teams to ensure the availability of sellable products throughout their shelf life.

Additional Job Functions:

• Manage costing functions in ERP for price basis at market cost to achieve margin goals
• Communicate with warehouse, customer service, and shipping departments concerning product issues, shortages, returns, transfers, etc.
• Coordinate with the precut department to maintain proper levels of product needed for production
• Coordinate with the transportation department concerning any specific pickups or delivery requirements
• Communicate with other purchasing department members in problem solving and achievement of departmental and individual goals and results

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

The physical demands associated with this position are generally classified as light, with approximately 85% of the time spent sitting and 15% engaged in standing or walking activities.

Minimum Qualifications, skills and experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 2 to 3 years of experience in Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting Software
• Skills and Abilities: Capable of data manipulation, performing calculations, and compiling information into comprehensive reports.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Oral and Written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Procurement: 3 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hyattsville, MD 20785 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000