Purchasing Agent

Meyer Distributing, Inc.; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company as a Purchasing Agent, where you will play a crucial role in sourcing materials and maintaining vendor relationships. This position involves creating purchase orders, monitoring inventory, and ensuring smooth operations. The company values its employees and offers a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about supply chain efficiency, this role is perfect for you. Enjoy a range of benefits including medical, dental, and a 401K with company match, while contributing to a growing team that prioritizes work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401K with company match

Paid Vacation

Paid holidays

Paid personal days

Employee Discount

Casual dress

Work/life balance

Tuition reimbursement options

Qualifications

• Experience in entry-level purchasing tasks is required.
• Proficiency with computers and general technology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders for stocking inventory.
• Track the status of placed orders and manage vendor interactions.
• Collaborate with Managers to place stock orders.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Negotiation

Supply chain efficiency

Inventory management

Basic vendor interactions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Description

Purchasing Agent – Keep Operations Moving at Meyer!

Are you detail-oriented, a strong negotiator, and passionate about supply chain efficiency? Meyer is looking for a proactive Purchasing Agent to join our team and play a key role in sourcing quality materials, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring our operations run smoothly and cost-effectively.

Meyer is a growing, family-owned company where you're more than a number, you're family! Purchasing Agents will work closely with Purchasing Managers and Lead Buyers to place purchase orders for stocking items. This includes continuous monitoring of on-hand inventory, sales statistics, and general forecasting of future trends.

Benefits & Other Incentives:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal days
• Employee Discount
• Casual dress
• Work/life balance
• Tuition reimbursement options available
• Paid orientation and training
• Introductory and annual reviews
• Direct deposit
• Stable employment with a growing company that offers opportunities for advancement
• And much more!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creating purchase orders for stocking inventory
• Tracking the status of placed orders
• Managing basic vendor interactions
• Recognizing when to escalate issues to the Manager
• Collaborating closely with Managers and the Director to place stock orders
  

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience performing entry-level purchasing tasks
• Proficiency with computers and general technology

If you’re ready to take ownership of a vital role and help power our success from behind the scenes, we want to hear from you!

Purchasing Agent, Buyers, Distributing, Office, Inventory