Purchasing Agent

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Professional development programs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Crawford in Irving, TX is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage branch inventory, place purchase orders, and liaise with vendors to ensure timely material supply. The role combines office work with occasional warehouse activity in a growing electrical distribution environment.

You will coordinate with the product team to keep pricing, descriptions and data accurate, while maintaining strong vendor relationships and ensuring customer needs are met with competitive pricing and reliable delivery.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with excellent communication and time management skills.
• Intermediate PC skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Purchasing knowledge including basic skills of procurement – order points, line points, demand, safety stock, excess and dead stock.

Responsibilities

• Follow branch and company procedures to maintain minimum inventory levels while avoiding branch shortages of necessary materials to service our customers.
• Review inventory levels through system and create vendor purchase orders to fulfill branch inventory needs on stock items as well as purchase non-stock items when needed for sales force.
• Review and maintain purchasing parameters on items within system to provide proper service levels to our customers.
• Work with product team to ensure the product data base has accurate pricing, costing, product descriptions, and vendor information.
• Expedite and track all outstanding orders.
• Make recommendations for major purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in pricing or unusual availability situations.
• Establish professional vendor and branch relationships to develop trust and a solid working relationship to accomplish common goals.
• Work with sales force to help resolve vendor procurement issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive business information.
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

College degree in Industrial Distribution or Business Management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Position:

Purchasing Agent

Location:

RDC/Branch

About Crawford:

Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, “Whatever it Takes!” through our mindset competencies below:

Adapt:

Effectively embrace new situation and people

Dare:

Appropriately challenge the status quo

Learn:

Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve

Responsibilities

• Follow branch and company procedures to maintain minimum inventory levels while avoiding branch shortages of necessary materials to service our customers.
• Review inventory levels through system and create vendor purchase orders to fulfill branch inventory needs on stock items as well as purchase non-stock items when needed for sales force.
• Review and maintain purchasing parameters on items within system to provide proper service levels to our customers.
• Work with product team to ensure the product data base has accurate pricing, costing, product descriptions, and vendor information.
• Expedite and track all outstanding orders.
• Make recommendations for major purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in pricing or unusual availability situations.
• Establish professional vendor and branch relationships to develop trust and a solid working relationship to accomplish common goals.
• Work with sales force to help resolve vendor procurement issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive business information.
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with excellent communication and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, able to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate PC skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Purchasing knowledge including basic skills of procurement – order points, line points, demand, safety stock, excess and dead stock.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• A college degree in Industrial Distribution, Business Management and/or equivalent industry experience is requested.
• Typical environment includes offices and warehouse.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full‑time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Employer‑paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military‑friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment

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Nearest Major Market: Irving
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas