Purchasing Agent

Ruff Land Performance Kennels; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premium 75%

Vision insurance 100%

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

401K matching

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Retention bonuses

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Ruff Land Performance Kennels is seeking a Purchasing Agent to procure materials, negotiate contracts, and manage purchase orders for cost-efficient operations.

You will evaluate suppliers, track inventory, and maintain relationships to ensure timely deliveries and quality goods. A bachelor’s degree and ERP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or relevant certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills are required.
• Experience with inventory management and ERP systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate price proposals and contracts for best value.
• Prepare purchase orders and process invoices for payment.
• Manage vendor relations and address defective goods.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs to prevent shortages.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Organization

Curious

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Purchasing Agent

A purchasing agent procures raw materials, equipment, supplies, and services for an organization. They evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage purchase orders to ensure cost-efficiency and timely delivery of quality goods.

Key Responsibilities

Typical and day-to-day functions

• Negotiation: Evaluate price proposals and negotiate contracts to secure the best value for the organization.

• Procurement: Prepare purchase orders, review requisition requests, and process invoices for payment.
• Vendor Management: Build long-term relationships with vendors and address defective or unacceptable goods.

• Inventory & Tracking: Monitor inventory levels, track shipments, and forecast purchasing needs to prevent shortages

Skills and Qualifications:

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze market trends, financial reports, and pricing data to optimize procurement costs.
• Negotiation: Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with vendors to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Problem-Solving: Capability to quickly resolve supply chain disruptions, delays, or quality issues.
• Organization: Ability to maintain accurate records of transactions and communications
• Curious: Ask questions if something doesn’t make sense.Get to the bottom of a problem and solve it.
• Experience with Inventory Software/ERP systems
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Prefer a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or finance or Certifications such as the Certified Professional Purchasing

$65,000/year to start, depending on experience.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance premium paid at 75%
• Vision Insurance premium paid at 100%
• Dental Insurance
• Pet insurance paid for one pet
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Retention and referral bonuses