Purchasing Agent

Description

The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities. The ideal candidate will also have experience in supplier development and quality control processes with suppliers. In this role, you will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods at the most favorable price for Tharp Custom Cabinetry, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers. The Purchasing Agent is proactive in their approach to coordinating the activities involved with procuring goods, will assist the department in reviewing requisitions, and will confer with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. The ideal candidate will also thrive in providing unparalleled customer service to both internal and external clients. 

Duties/ Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the procurement of commodities. 
• Prepares, reviews and issues purchase orders. Tracks orders and expedites as required.
• Proactively communicate with vendors and internal departments on material status.
• Use Infor Syteline ERP system for all purchasing activities.
• Work with operations on defective or unacceptable goods or services.
• Proactively follow up with internal departments to confirm purchasing requirements, ensuring timely purchase of goods to meet customer demands.
• Research and select suppliers based on quality and price.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Excellent customer relationship skills, including the ability to work with internal and external customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy. 
• Strong computer skills. Proficiency with MS Office products – includes Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Experience with MRP software, Infor Syteline preferred.
• Ability to learn technical aspects of Tharp Cabinets for helping customers.
• Appreciation for quality wood cabinets.
• Strong work ethic and a positive team player.
• Demonstrates alignment with the company’s code of ethics.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-management skills.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with vendors and internal departments.

Requirements:

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.  
• 2 or more years of experience in a similar role; preferably in cabinet manufacturing.[AL1] 
• Knowledge of procurement concepts, best practices, and techniques.
• Good understanding of all logistic methods and import/customs procedures. 
• Experience working with European, UAE or Asian vendors considered an asset. 
• Experience with Sage Business Vision is considered an asset. 
• Be available outside of core business hours (remotely) to field urgent purchasing concerns.

Tharp Core Values:

• Ownership: Continuous improvement and take responsibility for our actions.
• Service: Provide the best customer experience possible.
• Integrity: Honest and do what you say.
• Teamwork: We care for one another and work together to win as a team.
• Execute: We’re gritty and achieve excellence through hustle, passion and perseverance.

Physical Activities and Safety: 80% sitting, 20% walking - Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Must strictly adhere to company safety policy, including wearing safety glasses where required.

We offer consistent hours with competitive wages and benefit packages including medical and dental plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Tharp Custom Cabinetry is a drug-free workplace. Passing a drug screen and background check is required for employment.

Tharp Custom Cabinetry provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information.

Salary : $21 - $27