Purchasing Agent

Fedway Associates; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

Fedway Associates, New Jersey's premier beverage distributor, seeks a Purchasing Agent to join our team. You will use a forecasting system to plan purchase orders, maintain optimal inventory levels, and ensure product availability for 7,000+ customers.

You will collaborate with brand managers, suppliers, and internal teams to schedule deliveries, resolve supply chain issues, and keep accurate purchasing records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation, math, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory or ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Order Processing: Creating purchase orders, tracking shipments, and verifying deliveries.
• Inventory Control: Monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages or over-purchasing.
• Collaboration: Working with brand managers to ensure upcoming programs and events are appropriately factored into purchases.
• Communication: Clearly communicating with the warehouse, sales teams, and vendors about supply chain or logistical issues.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate files of all purchases, pricing, and invoices.

Skills

Negotiation

Math skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/supply chain

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Fedway is New Jersey's premier distributor of wine and spirits, serving over 7,000 restaurants, clubs, taverns, and retail stores throughout the state. We offer a diverse range of products that span every category of the beverage alcohol industry and proudly represent some of the world's leading distillers, wineries, and importers. Our dedicated team of managers, sales agents, and customer service representatives is committed to putting our customers first. Fedway Associates is seeking Purchasing Agent to join our team.

Job Details

Fedway is New Jersey's premier distributor of wine and spirits, serving over 7,000 restaurants, clubs, taverns, and retail stores throughout the state. We offer a diverse range of products that span every category of the beverage alcohol industry and proudly represent some of the world's leading distillers, wineries, and importers. Our dedicated team of managers, sales agents, and customer service representatives is committed to putting our customers first. Fedway Associates is seeking Purchasing Agent to join our team. The Purchasing Agent uses a sales forecasting system to plan and execute purchase orders while maintaining optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand. This role coordinates with brand managers, suppliers, Fedway's warehouse, transportation providers, and internal teams to schedule deliveries, monitor inventory, resolve supply chain issues, and ensure product availability. The Purchasing Agent also maintains accurate purchasing records and proactively communicates with brand managers and vendors to support an efficient supply chain.

Core Responsibilities

• Order Processing: Creating purchase orders, tracking shipments, and verifying deliveries.
• Inventory Control: Monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages or over-purchasing.
• Collaboration: Working with brand managers to ensure upcoming programs and events are appropriately factored into purchases.
• Communication: Clearly communicating with the warehouse, sales teams, and vendors about supply chain or logistical issues.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate files of all purchases, pricing, and invoices.

Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or supply chain management.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, math, and problem-solving abilities.
• Tech Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory or enterprise software.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and move about the office
• Computer work

Compensation

• Salary starts at $67,000/annually commensurate with experience.
• Eligible for full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K, and life insurance

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