Junior Purchasing Agent

We are seeking a full-time Junior Purchasing Agent to help implement and execute the company’s strategic purchasing initiatives. This position confirms POs, follows up on non-confirmed POs, follows up on back-ordered products, audits new product creation, and prepares and executes purchase orders to meet the demand for customer requirements. Creates and maintains optimal inventory levels for the enterprise as directed by senior purchasing agents.

WORK SCHEDULE:
- Monday to Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm EST
- Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
- $1100 USD / Month
- 13th Month Pay
- $500 Yearly Tech Allowance

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Completes PO confirmations promptly and accurately to oversee pricing/invoice consistency.
- Effectively communicates any pricing discrepancies with senior purchasing agents/purchasing managers.
- Follow up on POs that have received a confirmation within 2 days of submission.
- Audit new products created in the ERP system.
- Follow up on products that have been back ordered to get updated ship dates and communicate with the sales team.
- Manages purchase orders and expedites to ensure the timely delivery of materials, supporting operations to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Achieve aggressive continuous improvement objectives in cost, lead time, quality, and other performance requirements.
- Oversees pricing/invoicing consistency.
- Develops supply agreements with key supplier partners.
- Actively assume a sourcing lead role in commodity spending that comes with the assigned segmentation.
- Meet cost reduction initiatives.
- Advise the Purchasing Manager on factors that may affect the supplier’s ability to meet schedules.
- Communicate Supply Chain related issues between the Purchasing department and all other departments throughout the Bender organization.
- Creates daily forecasting reports for optimal inventory levels.
- Develop scorecard reporting activities.
- Coordinate with the Director of Operations to develop and maintain processes for inventory additions.
- Project-based work as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of Supply Chain/Purchasing background
- Experience working with vendors and managing inventory
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft software; Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
- Advanced Excel skills including formula creation, X-Look up, Pivot tables, etc. are required.
- Experience with wholesale distribution ERP environment.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work with little supervision, prioritize tasks, and track multiple processes.
- Ability to think both strategically and tactically.
- Ability to purchase up to $20,000 of product from (1) vendor without approval from Purchasing Manager.


**Applicant will be required to sign an NDA directly with the client AND complete a background check.**


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