Inventory Purchasing Coordinator

PRIME ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTORS; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Calsavers

Bonus based on performance

Profit Sharing

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Time Off

Job summary

PRIME ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTORS in Alhambra, California, is seeking a Purchasing Agent with a strong background in the electrical wholesale industry. The ideal candidate will manage vendor relationships, procurement, and purchase order administration. Responsibilities include analyzing purchase requisitions, negotiating pricing, and ensuring timely inventory levels. Required qualifications include industry experience and strong negotiation skills. This full-time position operates Monday to Friday on a day shift, offering a dynamic work environment with benefits such as performance bonuses and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the electrical wholesale industry is mandatory.
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to adjust to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors.
• Analyze purchase requisitions and place timely orders.
• Track inventory levels based on trends.
• Negotiate pricing and terms for timely material arrival.
• Collaborate with the warehouse on inventory management.
• Monitor purchase orders for on-time delivery.
• Manage accounts payable and invoice processing.
• Handle product rejections and discrepancies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Epicor Solar Eclipse

Job description

Benefits

• Calsavers
• Bonus based on performance
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Time Off

Job Description

We are seeking a Purchasing Agent with a strong background in the electrical wholesale industry to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing inventory procurement, vendor relationships, and purchase order administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships with domestic and international vendors.
• Analyze purchase requisitions from the warehouse team and place timely orders.
• Track supply inventory levels and determine purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual trends.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms to ensure timely arrival of materials for smooth production operations.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team on inventory management.
• Monitor purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any delays.
• Manage the accounts payable process, including PO closure, invoice matching, and payment processing.
• Handle product rejections and discrepancies with vendors.
• Perform general purchasing administrative tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience in the electrical wholesale industry is mandatory.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to adjust to changing business needs.

Preferred / Advantageous Skills

• Experience managing inventory purchasing.
• Knowledge of wholesale electrical distribution and familiarity with key industry manufacturers.
• Working knowledge of Epicor Solar Eclipse software is a significant plus.

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday