What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at UFB Fabrication?
Job Type
Full-Time: (40hrs/week)
Hours: 7am – 3:30pm M-F
Full Job Description
Who are we?
UFB Fabrication Inc. is a wholesale-only sign manufacturer, fabricating anything from small routing projects, channel letters, and cabinet signs, up to large shopping center signs & blade signs. We take pride in our products and company as a whole.
Position Summary
UFB Fabrication Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Purchasing Agent to join our team! This position is responsible for planning, facilitating, and executing purchases for UFB Fabrication Inc. This person serves as a liaison between the company’s vendors and their sales representatives.
Responsibilities
· Evaluate supplies by considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria
· Interview vendors to learn about products, services, and pricing
· Negotiate contracts with vendors and supplies in order to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
· Verify purchases by comparing them to a master list and recommend alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
· Interact with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
· Authorize payments and maintain accurate receipts, records, and inventory data
· Establish and maintain vendor contact information files and records
Qualifications & Experience
· High School Diploma or GED required
· Some college education preferred
· Preferred experience in a purchasing department or purchasing role
· Knowledge of vendor sourcing practices, including researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors
· Strong analytical and negotiation skills
· Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel
· Preferred experience using QuickBooks
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever changing environment
Why UFB?
UFB is proud to offer our full-time employees:
· Health insurance
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance
· Paid holidays
· Paid time off
· Competitive wages
· Short term disability
· Long term disability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22