Purchasing Agent

Ziglift Material Handling, a leading independent provider of warehouse storage solutions nationwide, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our team.With six strategically located facilities across the nation, we excel in delivering turnkey, innovative, and cost-effective warehouse storage solutions to our valued customers.

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for working with internal customers and external vendors, ensuring timely creation and placement of POs, receipt of POs, and reconciliation of POs . This position reports directly to the Operations Process Supervisor.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Purchase goods and services according to the company’s policy and procedures.
• Creates and issues purchases orders in a timely manner.
• Follow up with suppliers and vendors regarding lead times, shipping delays and communicate to internal teams.
• Deals with supplier when variations arise in delivery, quality, price or condition of material.
• Reconciliation of trade/exchange purchases.
• Data entry of material information with accuracy.
• Supports the development and implementation of purchasing procedures/strategies and sequence of operations within department to optimize workflow.
• Works with internal customers. Primarily with the sales department, senior management and inventory control.
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of materials and goods received.
• Maintains accurate records of all transactions, including receipts, invoicing, payments, and pricing history.
• Prepares reports, spreadsheets and other documentation as directed.
• Provides purchasing and receiving support for multiple locations.
• Notifies supervisor or manager of any potential safety hazards or operational concerns.
• Performs other tasks and duties as required by business needs or management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience as a purchasing agent, 3 years preferred
• QuickBooks and/or other purchasing system experience
• Proficient with Excel
• Excellent communicate skills
• Prior systems implementation experience
• Process and procedure experience
• The ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical, creative and out of the box thinker and problem solver
• Positive attitude, team player
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $25 - $30 per hour.

Benefits

Ziglift provides a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Additionally, employees have the opportunity to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan, which includes a matching contribution program.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Plans

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Ziglift Material Handling is the industry’s leading expert in intelligent, integrated warehouse storage solutions. Leveraging extensive experience and maintaining the largest inventory of new and used pallet racking, Ziglift operates from strategic locations in California, Arizona, Mississippi, and Texas, enabling comprehensive service coverage across the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience in the construction or Material Handling industries?

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)
• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rialto, CA 92377 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rialto, CA 92377: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30