Purchasing Agent

Intelligent Traffic Supply Products; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with matching employer contrib.

Life insurance and AD&D

Paid holidays and personal time off

Job summary

Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC in New Jersey seeks a Purchasing Agent to handle transactional purchasing, inventory control, and order processing for our traffic control equipment manufacturing.

You will manage vendor quotes, PO processing, vendor records in QuickBooks, and ERP systems, while coordinating with warehouse and accounts payable, with growth opportunities in a technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years purchasing or procurement experience in construction or manufacturing.
• 1+ year direct sales and customer service in a B2B/B2G model.
• Experience with an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Request quotes from vendors and communicate pricing and lead times.
• Set up and maintain vendor records in QuickBooks and Datashare for purchasing and audit trails.
• Place Purchase Orders with vendors; track statuses and delivery schedules.
• Respond to purchasing inquiries with pricing, availability, order status, and delivery schedules.
• Oversee and facilitate Return Merchandise Process with internal staff and vendors.
• Maintain inventory documentation; collaborate with warehouse to manage stock levels.
• Vendor Relationship Management; track performance for pricing, delivery, and quality.
• Track deliveries for drop shipped materials; resolve shipment discrepancies and delays.
• Review and approve vendor invoices and packing lists for Accounts Payable.
• Participate in annual physical inventory activities and reconciliations.

Skills

Construction estimation

Materials acquisition

MS Word/Outlook

QuickBooks

Excel

Math and organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP system

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC specializes in the production of traffic control equipment and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) within New Jersey. Our products are built and configured to municipal specifications and sold to a rapidly growing customer base that supports critical infrastructure projects.

We are currently seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our team. This position will be responsible for transactional functions related to the purchasing of materials needed to create final products, as well as supporting control of inventory and order processing. You will utilize a combination of computer, communication, and organizational skills to support the manufacturing functions of the company. If you are highly motivated, experienced in materials purchasing, and will thrive in both a construction and technology driven industry,

Key Responsibilities:

• Request quotes from vendors; communicate pricing and lead-time information to Sales
• Set-up and maintain vendor records within QuickBooks and Datashare Files for purchasing, documents processing and audit trails
• Place Purchase Orders with vendors for approved materials; track statuses and delivery schedules
• Respond to purchasing-related inquiries, providing accurate information on pricing, availability, order status, and delivery schedules
• Oversee and facilitate Return Merchandise Process, collaborating with internal staff and vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Maintain inventory documentation; collaborate with the warehouse to analyze inventory requirements, maintaining appropriate stock levels for production
• Engage in Vendor Relationship Management; track performance based on pricing, delivery schedules, and product quality to support purchasing recommendations
• Track deliveries for drop shipped materials; resolve shipment discrepancies, delays, and related issues
• Review and approve incoming vendor invoices and packing lists for Accounts Payable; resolve discrepancies with vendors and warehouse
• Participate in annual physical inventory activities, analyze inventory variances, and assist with reconciliation or corrective actions

Successful incumbents may progressively acquire additional responsibilities that support purchasing decisions, such as researching new products, reviewing customers’ material specifications, developing pricing strategies, analyzing vendor performance, and forecasting purchases to meet our sales requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• Five years’ successful experience in purchasing or procurement in a construction or manufacturing business.
• One years’ successful experience in direct sales and customer service in a business-to-business and business-to-government sales model, within a public sector industry.
• Previous experience with an ERP system

Knowledge/Skills:

• Basic knowledge of construction estimation and quotation protocol, and custom manufacturing operations
• Working knowledge of materials acquisition.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word applications; Outlook, Word, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of QuickBooks
• Expert Knowledge in Excel
• Excellent math and organization skills

Nature and Scope:

• Professional level position that requires independent thinking and decision-making
• Will work in South Plainfield office.
• May occasionally be required work hours in addition to the regular work schedule.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance, 401K- with matching employer contributions, life insurance and AD&D, paid holidays and personal time off.

Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC is an equal opportunity employer

If you need accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify the contact person in advance. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

Company Description

Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC (ITSP) is the leading specialized provider for modernizing New Jersey's roadways.

We don't just supply traffic equipment—we engineer and deliver the precision components that form the backbone of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) across the state. We specialize in the expert assembly and distribution of custom-built, high-specification traffic control solutions for a rapidly expanding base of municipal clients.

Our comprehensive suite of products is crucial for building safer, smarter, and more efficient urban environments. It includes:

Advanced Control Systems: Cubic ITS signal controllers and sophisticated system communications equipment.

Infrastructure Components: Traffic signal assemblies, durable traffic poles, and assorted hardware and software.

Detection & Safety: Cutting-edge pedestrian and vehicle detection technology, and complete pedestrian crosswalk systems.

At ITSP, we are dedicated to building the future of New Jersey's traffic flow, one smart solution at a time.