Purchasing Agent

Description:

Join the ‘BEST’ at Best Plumbing! Check us out here: https://bestplumbing.com. Family-owned company in business since 1968. Best offers a full range of benefits for employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance at no charge to full time employees the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Coverage available for dependents at your cost.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental healthcare
• 8 paid holidays after 90 days
• PTO accrual up to 80 hours in the first year to use for vacation, sick, & safe leave
• 401(k) with match

This is an onsite position and does not support remote work

SUMMARY: Responsible for material and parts purchases, vendor relations, inventory control, cost of goods/cost control, purchase order processing, vendor return processing, and internal customer service support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Place orders with vendors based on requests from plumbers or project managers.
• Place orders for stock based on warehouse stock levels.
• Reconcile vendor order confirmations with purchase order entries.
• Maintain and reinforce vendor relations.
• Participate in monthly inventory cycle count process.
• Improve/update product knowledge.
• Arrange for emergency purchases through local vendors when needed
• Coordinate jobsite / vendor deliveries and pick-ups.
• Manage material return-to-vendor and return-to-stock processes.

Requirements:

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Associate Degree (AA) or equivalent. Two years related experience and/or training.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational and communication skills to work effectively with staff and vendors.
• Ability to quickly identify challenges and provide resolution; must be flexible and adaptable to a fast pace and changing environment.
• Strongly collaborative working style.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service both externally and internally.
• Demonstrated skills in decision making and time management.
• Ability to read and comprehend written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence effectively.
• Computer skills: knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as Internet software. Ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Basic math skills: ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, taxes, and sums.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check & drug screen.
• Knowledge of service / residential plumbing is preferred.

Best Plumbing is committed to providing a work environment that is free of unlawful discrimination and unlawful harassment. Equal Employment opportunities are provided to all qualified person in all jobs without regard to race (including traits historically associated or perceived to be associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles (e.g., afros, braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, genetic information or characteristics.