Purchasing Agent

4 State Trucks; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan with employer matching

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

4 State Trucks in Joplin, MO is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to negotiate with vendors, place orders, and support the Purchasing Manager. You will purchase products for resale, track usage in inventory systems, and seek the best costing and vendor programming.

Responsibilities include confirming costs on orders, tracking backorders, coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, and building strong relationships with vendors for pricing and service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year purchasing work experience preferred, in retail or warehousing.
• Automotive/commercial vehicle parts experience a plus.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Purchases products for resale using inventory systems to track usage and quantities needed.
• Negotiate for best costing and programming on behalf of the company.
• Confirm costs on purchase orders and ensure correct amounts charged.
• Track backorders and secure alternate vendors to fill voids as needed.
• Find viable solutions for stock outs, extended ETAs, and supply continuity through all sourcing channels.
• Manage stocking levels for assigned vendors and schedule inbound/outbound shipments.
• Create purchase orders and follow up on dropship orders with vendors.
• Build relationships with vendors for preferred costing, supply, and service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for negotiating with vendors and placing orders for business needs under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Purchases products for resale, using inventory systems to track usage and quantities needed. Negotiate for best costing and programming on behalf of the company.
• Makes decisions on best purchasing practices for a multiple vendor/product system.
• Confirms costs on purchase orders, ensuring correct amounts charged.
• Tracks backorders, noting adjusted ship dates and products, securing alternate vendors to fill voids as needed.
• Finds viable solutions for stock outs, discontinues, & extended ETAs through all sourcing channels.
• Manage correct stocking levels for assigned vendors.
• Schedules shipping for inbound shipments for various vendor shipments.
• Schedules shipping for outbound shipments to regional warehouses.
• Issues reports, vendor follow up, and order tracking.
• Creates purchase orders, following up on dropship orders with vendors on ship dates.
• Build relationships with Vendors, meet with vendors for preferred costing, supply and service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma, or GED equivalent needed.
• 1 year of purchasing work experience needed, preferably for retail or warehousing business.
• Prior Experience in Automotive Parts, Commercial Vehicle parts experience is a plus
• Excellent Customer Service Skills Required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Proficient in grammar and spelling areas, ability to multi-task as needed.
• Must maintain a positive attitude with a customer service focus in a fast- paced work environment.

Shift

Mon-Fri, Day Shift, 8am-5pm

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances
• 401k plan, with 4% employer matching upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Employer paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits - Supplemental life, cancer, accident, etc.
• PTO, 6 Paid Holidays

Working Conditions

Job will include periods of standing, walking, reaching, stooping/kneeling, and bending. Stair climbing and walking on uneven surfaces will also be present. Long periods of sitting required. Prolonged periods of computer screen viewing essential to this position. Constant use of hand/arms due to computer data entry duties also present