What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Associate position at The PCA Group?
Created 36 years ago, the PCA Group of Companies (PCA) is a privately-owned, global beauty holding company. Currently being led by the founders and the next generation of the family, the Group spans ~1500 employees in 5 geographic locations around the world, focused on omnichannel distribution and fulfillment for the beauty category. Multiple subsidiaries with a distinct leadership, business direction, and separate financial structure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for researching potential vendors
- Compares and evaluates offers with suppliers and negotiates contract terms of pricing agreements.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery
- Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage
- Responsible for monitoring stock levels and placing orders when necessary.
- Input order details into an internal database regarding vendors/suppliers, quantities, and prices.
- Review the quality of purchased products and maintain updated reports of products purchased, delivery information, and invoices.
- Prepare purchase reports including cost analyses.
Qualifications:
- Extremely organized, good planner, independent, detail oriented
- Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong leader to manage teams
What we offer:
- Phenomenal discounts on products within the beauty industry and beyond
- Medical, Dental, and Vision along with supplemental benefits available after 60 days
- 401 (k) available after 1 year of service with up to a 4% match
- 12 days PTO and Paid Holidays
- Salary is commensurate upon experience, $18.00-$21.00 per hour
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The PCA Group of Companies recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
Salary : $18 - $21
