What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Wendell Foster?
- 2024 and 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!
Wendell Foster is interested in hiring energetic Purchasing Agent for our Business Office Department to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!
What matters to you:
- 8 paid holidays each year
- Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Full benefits including; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after 60 days and pet benefits.
- 403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked
- One-time your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members.
- Tuition reimbursement program available
- On-the-job training
- Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year
What matters to us:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Vocational training and/or verifiable practical work experience in the majority of the following areas: Shipping and receiving; Purchasing practices; Inventory systems
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in purchasing and inventory is required
- Proficient in MS Excel and ability to learn new programs quickly
- Experience with Sage Intacct a plus
- Polished, courteous, & clear communicator written and orally
- Good analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to multitask and prioritize tasks accordingly
- Ability to collaborate and maintain effective working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments
Essential Functions:
- Seek and obtain highest quality merchandise, supplies, and services at the lowest possible purchase cost while ensuring compliance with established organizational processes and procedures
- Analyze inventory records and ensure optimal stock levels
- Keep abreast of changes affecting both the supply chain of and demand for products and materials
- Aid other departments in securing and analyzing quotations for products and services and recommends suppliers with respect to cost and quality
- Ensures individuals who choose Wendell Foster as their service provider have access to all needed supplies
- Process supply requisitions, ensuring appropriate approval, account coding, and document usage for controlling adequate inventory levels
- Works closely with other departments to determine orders are complete and that correct items and quantities are received and in good condition
- Drive process improvements to improve overall efficiencies within the procure-to-pay process
Other important information:
Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
