Associate Purchasing Agent

RealREPP; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays and time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

RealREPP, a full-service recruiting firm, is partnering with a building systems expert to recruit an Associate Purchasing Agent in Horsham, PA. The role supports the purchasing team with orders, data entry, expediting, and supplier coordination to meet project deadlines.

You will work with suppliers, manage pricing files in the ERP system, and assist with take-offs, will-call orders, and invoicing corrections while contributing to continuous improvement within a team environment.

Qualifications

• High school degree or G.E.D.
• Minimum 1 year experience in purchasing or customer service support
• Basic purchasing practices and systems preferred
• Basic time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills, quality oriented, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to operate a PC using spreadsheet, word processing, database software, and experience using ERP software (COINS preferred)
• Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, customers, project management team, field staff, and accounting in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Assists Purchasing team with placing orders.
• Partners with suppliers to follow-up on delivery dates and back orders. Tracks the status of all back orders and informs appropriate team members and departments of any issues.
• Maintains current and accurate files of suppliers pricing within the ERP system and purchasing spreadsheets.
• Assists with processing material receivers. Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines.
• Assists with processing material returns and credits.
• Supports the RFQ, RFP processes to obtain product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedule.

Skills

Purchasing support

Data entry

Time management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

ERP software

COINS

Team collaboration

Customer service support

Continuous improvement

Education

High school/G.E.D.

Tools

COINS ERP

Job description

RealREPP, a full-service recruiting firm, is currently teaming with a growing, stable, and nationally recognized building systems expert to assist them in hiring an Associate Purchasing Agent in undefined, undefined.

This role is responsible for assisting the purchasing team with material orders, take offs, will call orders, data entry, expediting, invoicing errors and other duties that the purchasing manage determines needs support.

Responsibilities

• Assists Purchasing team with placing orders.
• Partners with suppliers to follow-up on delivery dates and back orders. Tracks the status of all back orders and informs appropriate team members and departments of any issues.
• Maintains current and accurate files of suppliers pricing within the ERP system and purchasing spreadsheets.
• Assists with processing material receivers. Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines.
• Assists with processing material returns and credits.
• Supports the RFQ, RFP processes to obtain product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedule.

Qualifications

• High school degree or G.E.D
• Minimum 1 year experience in purchasing or customer service support
• Basic of purchasing practices and systems preferred
• Basic time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while planning and executing timely, effectively, efficiently, and accurately
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills, quality oriented, and strong attention to detail required
• Ability to operate a personal computer using spreadsheet, word processing, data base software, and experience using ERP software. (COINS preferred)
• Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, customers, project management team, field staff, and accounting in a team environment.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.*