Purchasing Agent

Eye-Designs-Group; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eye-Designs-Group in Collegeville, PA seeks an experienced Purchasing Agent to oversee procurement of all materials and supplies for the entire organization. This is an experienced, individual contributor role reporting under limited supervision.

You will negotiate with major suppliers, manage inventory across warehouses, process orders and invoices, and ensure accurate data entry in the ERP system. A strong background in millwork or kitchen/bath sectors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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• Seven (7) or more years of experience in a purchasing role for a millwork, kitchen or bath organization with increasing level of responsibility over the duration of the position.
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• Prior experience with Accounting/ERP software preferably Solomon.

Responsibilities

• Manage, inventory and order all supplies and materials for the entire organization.
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• Negotiate contracts with major suppliers.
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• Receive orders into the accounting system daily.
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• Process all invoices and distribute supplies accordingly.
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• Process work orders for the production of kits & sub-assemblies on the shop floor.
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• Monitor supply inventory, ordering replenishments as necessary.
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• Manage the transfer of inventory between warehouse locations.
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• Place inventory in to proper locations within designated storage areas.
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• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Time management

Detail oriented

Vendor relations

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Solomon ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purchasing Agent

Job Summary

This is an experienced, individual contributor position which works under limited supervision and is responsible for the procurement of all material and supplies for the entire organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, inventory and order all supplies and materials for the entire organization.
• Negotiate contracts with major suppliers.
• Receive orders into the accounting system daily.
• Process all invoices and distribute supplies accordingly.
• Process work orders for the production of kits & sub-assemblies on the shop floor.
• Monitor supply inventory, ordering replenishments as necessary.
• Manage the transfer of inventory between warehouse locations.
• Place inventory in to proper locations within designated storage areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience in a purchasing role for a millwork, kitchen or bath organization with increasing level of responsibility over the duration of the position.
• Prior experience with Accounting/ERP software preferably Solomon.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft SL or similar.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge of material and supply procurement.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Customer Service focus.
• Basic mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to interact professionally with vendors and all levels within the organization.