Purchasing Agent

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and career development

Company vehicle (if applicable)

Ownership plan eligibility

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to maintain strong vendor relationships, place inventory-based orders, and track shipments at our Irving, TX site.

You will support the purchasing manager with supplier research, contract review, and cost-saving initiatives while coordinating with warehouse teams and other departments. A minimum of two years in purchasing is expected, with strong negotiation and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate Degree or BSc in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields is preferred.
• At least two years of experience in a purchasing position.
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory, and supply management systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to source and maintain vendor relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; ability to use purchasing software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors or wholesalers and supervise vendor activities.
• Place orders for products based on current inventory needs and track shipments.
• Sign and review purchasing agreements; renegotiate contracts as needed.
• Run purchasing department with purchasing manager and perform vendor research to enhance profitability.
• Manage purchase orders, shipping schedules and purchase records; verify deliveries against orders.

Skills

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Inventory management

MS Office

Purchasing software

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Associate/BSc preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Purchasing software

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.Job Description SummaryThis position is responsible for maintaining relationships with suppliers, vendors or wholesalers, places orders for products based on current inventory needs and tracks shipments. The position requires good client service skills to collaborate with different departments, support managers and work with vendors.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Working with the purchasing manager to run the purchasing departmentPerforming vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiencyProvides administrative and clerical support to the department.Types reports, purchase orders, memoranda, and other documents.Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activitiesSigning and reviewing purchasing agreements with vendors, monitoring their performance and renegotiating contractsUsing quarterly and annual data to determine purchasing needs and performing inventory managementManaging purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules and maintaining purchase recordsWorking with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepanciesConducting ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendorsPerform other duties assigned by management.Education/Qualification:High school diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields is preferred)At least two years of experience in a purchasing positionIn-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory, and supply management systemsExcellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work with minimal supervisionStrong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationshipsProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareAbility to use purchasing softwareOther Duties:Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.Performs other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Benefits and Perks:Excellent payMedical, dental, visionCompany paid life insuranceCompany paid short-term disability401K with employer matchPaid vacation and company holidaysTraining and Career DevelopmentCompany vehicle (if job applicable)Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employeesPye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.