Purchasing Agent

Years of Experience: 2 or more years of purchasing preferred

Position: Purchasing Agent

To be considered email resume to info@tristatelifesafety.com

We are an established security alarm company with over 30 years in the security and low voltage industry and we have customers throughout the United States. We are looking for a self-motivated, team-oriented individual, who will work closely with the accounting department and service/installation department. Candidate should be prepared for a fast-paced office environment with an abundance of phone use. The perfect individual would be very organized with the ability to multi-task, have experience with QuickBooks, be proficient in all Microsoft programs, have great phone etiquette, have impressive note taking skills, and have office experience with a professional attitude and work ethic. The applicant should be able to work Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm and needs to consistently arrive on time.

We are looking for a skilled purchasing agent to manage the purchasing of all materials and labor needed to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner. The ideal candidate will have the skill set to analyze all costs associated with the job. Communication with subcontractors and vendors, as well as office staff, will be crucial in order to maintain good relationships and best pricing available.

This team member will be responsible for, but not limited to:

· Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria

· Maintain accurate inventorying for staging jobs

· Communicate with all vendors for ETA on orders

· Basic QuickBooks data entry

· Price checking vendor to obtain the best price

· Maintain information for deliveries dates

· RMA’s

· Prepares purchase/work orders by verifying specifications and price

· Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders

· Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers

· Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents

· Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data

Job Requirements

· Previous office experience

· Self-motivated and organized with the ability to multi-task, multi-tasking skills must be excellent

· Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

· Analytical and Critical Mindset

· Construction or comparable industry experience preferred

· Job staging and inventory control experience is a plus

· Basic understanding of computers and spreadsheets

· Experience with Office Word, Excel, and Outlook Programs

· Successfully complete background check and drug screening

(after probationary period)

· Health and Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· 401K with 4% Matching Plan

· Competitive Industry Salary

· Bonuses

· Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Murphy, NC 28906: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $22