What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Administrator position at Markey's?
Description
Position Responsibilities
Requirements
Become a part of our team!
Markey's, a multi-state leading provider of creative audio-visual services, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Purchasing Administrator to join our team at our Indianapolis headquarters. The Purchasing Administrator will support strategic inventory purchasing and vendor management. This role requires strong problem-solving skills to evaluate cross-rental purchases, optimize procurement processes, and analyze purchasing trends for cost-effectiveness and quality.
This is a full-time, hourly (non-exempt) role with typical office hours, though occasional early mornings/late afternoons may be required as needed.
Position Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director of Rental Inventory Systems (DRIS) to strategically purchase inventory and other supplies.
- Establish, optimize, and manage vendor portals, ensuring seamless operation.
- Evaluate and manage cross-rental purchases to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
- Negotiate purchases to achieve the best balance of quality and price, leveraging analytical insights.
- Analyze purchases and cross rentals to identify trends and opportunities for improving purchasing practices.
- Write purchase orders and manage tasks associated with accounting.
- Develop, update, and monitor inventory budget worksheets, providing insights for budget optimization.
- Complete inventory projects as assigned by the DRIS, applying problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Obtain inventory information for the DRIS and R2 Administrator as requested.
- Other responsibilities as given by the DRIS.
Requirements
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Attention to detail and high accuracy with every given task.
- Good knowledge and understanding of all types of A/V equipment.
- Desire to learn Markey’s Inventory at a deeper level.
- Desire to learn R2 at a deeper level.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with Markey’s Vendors.
- Ability to work effectively with internal customers.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
- Forklift certified or the skill set to become certified.
- Excellent computer aptitude with the ability to use the Microsoft Office product suite (Word, Excel, Office, Teams).
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record in order to be insured on the Markey’s policy to drive company vehicles.
Become a part of our team!
Established in 1959 and with more than 65 years of experience in the rental & staging industry, Markey's prides ourself in providing the BEST SERVICE and MOST DIVERSE & RELIABLE EQUIPMENT the industry has to offer. We are committed to providing a good working environment where all employees treat each other with respect and dignity, where employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally, and we help employees produce quality results of which they can be proud.
At Markey's we are a 100% Employee-Owned Company and we participate in an ESOP, or the Employee Stock Ownership Plan! The ESOP gives our Full-Time employees a beneficial ownership stake in the company at no cost to them. Ask us about our ESOP and its many benefits!
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Training and career development
- Opportunities for advancement
- Opportunities to problem solve with creative thinking
- Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology in a high profile, fast paced atmosphere
- A wide range of experienced staff to work with and learn from on a daily basis
- Excellent, comprehensive benefit program including group health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and paid holidays, cell phone stipend, and the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Check us out at www.markeys.com!
