Job Summary
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for creating, negotiating, and monitoring goods, materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
· Review purchase requisitions and create purchase orders in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
· Monitor and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and receipt of goods, equipment, and services.
· Coordinate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and specifications.
· Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising quality or delivery schedules.
· Create and manage rental equipment purchase orders in accordance with company policy and procedure.
· Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, communicating expectations and resolving issues in a timely manner.
· Collaborate with other team members to ensure that purchased goods meet the required quality standards and correctness.
· Address quality or inaccuracy issues promptly and work with suppliers to resolve related problems in a timely manner.
· Coordinates with Accounts Payable regarding payment, record keeping and documented approvals.
· Verifies and identifies order discrepancies, inaccurate shipments, and coordinates returns, credits and RMAs start to finish.
· Verifies and acquires current pricing and communicates updates.
· Accurately communicates daily expenditures with the accounting department.
· Evaluate supplier performance and conduct periodic supplier assessments to ensure reliability and consistency.
· Track, monitor and implement KPI’s.
· Create weekly expense reports and lead monthly reviews.
· Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies in all procurement activities.
· Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation.
· Proven track record of documented approval workflow.
· Evaluate supplier capabilities, conduct supplier audits, and assess potential risks associated with supplier relationships.
· Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Familiarity with procurement software and tools.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
· Identify potential suppliers and conduct research to determine the best vendors based on quality, price, and delivery capabilities.
· Continuous improvement: monitoring and innovating efforts.
· Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
· Bachelor's degree is preferred
· Three years purchasing experience required
· General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
· Acumatica System experience is preferred
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
· Strong negotiating skills.
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
· Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
· Excellent organization and time management skills.
· High level of professionalism and integrity.
· Ability to make decisions.
· Ability to process and analyze data.
Working Conditions
· Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
· Consists of sedentary work. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
· Substantial movements of the hands, wrists, and/or fingers.
· Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures or viewing a computer screen.
PowerGrid Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hartselle, AL 35640 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hartselle, AL 35640: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person