Purchasing Agent

NORTHEASTERN SUPPLY INC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Free Medications

Job summary

NORTHEASTERN SUPPLY INC is seeking a Purchasing Agent for a full-time, home-office role based in Golden Ring, MD. You will manage purchase orders, inventory, supplier relations, and ensure optimal fill rates and turns.

Responsibilities include PO management, inventory control across branches, vendor negotiations, ERP data maintenance, and analytics on KPIs. Strong Excel/ERP skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent buying experience preferred.
• Experience with modern purchasing methods and pricing.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP software.
• Strong problem-solving and vendor negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management: authorizes, processes, expedites, and reviews orders for accuracy.
• Inventory & Stock Management: maintains records and ensures branch fill rates and turns.
• Supplier & Vendor Relations: negotiates, monitors trends, resolves issues with customers/clients.
• Planning, Reporting & Systems: provides data, ERP maintenance, and KPI analysis.
• Other duties as assigned and cross-team coordination with departments.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Purchasing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent buying experience

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Purchasing AgentFull-Time | Home Office – Golden Ring, MD$53,000 – $80,000Annual Pay RangeReports To:Purchasing and Procurement ManagerDEPARTMENTPurchasingEXPERIENCEExperience PreferredBENEFITS ELIGIBLE AFTER45 Days of EmploymentROLE OVERVIEWThe Purchasing Agent researches, evaluates, and purchases products that meet the organization's needs for price, service, and quality across all branch locations. This role manages purchase order flow, inventory and stock levels, and supplier relationships to help the company meet or exceed its fill rate and inventory turn goals.CORE RESPONSIBILITIESPurchase Order ManagementResearches, evaluates, and purchases products based on price, service, and quality that meet the needs of the organizationAuthorizes and processes purchase ordersReviews purchase orders for completeness and accuracyPrepares, processes, and expedites purchase orders for assigned product linesProcesses order acknowledgements and manages the back-order reportPerforms detailed work related to purchasing with judgment, accuracy, confidentiality, and promptnessInventory & Stock ManagementMaintains inventory records and purchasing control parametersManages inventory in all branches so fill rate and inventory turn goals are met or exceededManages plans for stock levelsEvaluates and minimizes surplus inventory levelsRegularly reviews key performance indicators such as inventory turns, out-of-stocks, overstocks, and fill ratesArranges for returns and replacements when necessarySupplier & Vendor RelationsMaintains cooperative working relationships with suppliers to stay current with trends, technologies, products, and servicesAssists in negotiating contractual agreements with current and potential suppliersResolves issues from purchased product with internal and external clientsConsiders customer demand, price, quality, availability, supplier lead time, market trends, company policy, and financial budgets when making purchasing decisionsPlanning, Reporting & SystemsProvides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trendsKeeps accurate, updated product pricing filesCoordinates with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completedAssists with ERP maintenance and reportingPerforms product maintenance as neededStandards & AccountabilityAdhere to the rules and regulations as set forth in the Employee HandbookOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree or equivalent years of buying experience preferredFamiliar with modern purchasing methods, procedures, and specificationsWorking knowledge of Excel and the ability to work with various business softwareAble to work independently and as part of a teamExperience partnering with vendors and suppliersProblem-solving expertiseGeneral knowledge of market demand fluctuations, seasonality, and government regulationsAble to resolve discrepancies independentlyBENEFITSEligible to enroll on the 1st of the month following 45 days of employment:Medical, Dental & VisionShort & Long-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)TelehealthGym Reimbursement401(k) with Company MatchFree Surgery & Imaging Program*Free Medications*Delta Perks — Local DiscountsDiscount HubCoverage available for families* Free Surgery & Imaging and Free Medications programs are subject to eligibility and program terms.Additional duties may be assigned as needed. We are an equal opportunity employer.