Purchasing Assistant

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and career development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Annapolis, MD is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Specialist to manage supplier relationships, place orders based on inventory needs, and track shipments to support operations. You will collaborate with the purchasing manager, conduct vendor research, negotiate terms, and oversee purchase orders and records to ensure accuracy and efficiency across the supply chain.

Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, plus proficiency with spreadsheet tools and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or BSc preferred.
• At least two years of experience in a purchasing position.
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory, and supply management systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and vendor relationship management.
• Direct experience with spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to use purchasing software.

Responsibilities

• Work with the purchasing manager to run the purchasing department.
• Perform vendor research and selection to enhance profitability and reduce costs.
• Maintain cordial vendor relationships and supervise vendor activities.
• Review purchasing agreements, monitor performance, and renegotiate contracts.
• Use data to determine purchasing needs and manage inventory.
• Manage purchase orders, oversee shipping schedules, and maintain records.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with PO details and identify discrepancies.
• Conduct market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Work with minimal supervision

Organizational skills

Vendor relations

Spreadsheet software

Purchasing software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields is preferred

2+ years of purchasing experience

Tools

Purchasing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams.

Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

This position is responsible for maintaining relationships with suppliers, vendors or wholesalers, places orders for products based on current inventory needs and tracks shipments. The position requires good client service skills to collaborate with different departments, support managers and work with vendors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Working with the purchasing manager to run the purchasing department


• Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiency


• Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities


• Signing and reviewing purchasing agreements with vendors, monitoring their performance and renegotiating contracts


• Using quarterly and annual data to determine purchasing needs and performing inventory management


• Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules and maintaining purchase records


• Working with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies


• Conducting ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors


• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields is preferred)


• At least two years of experience in a purchasing position


• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory, and supply management systems


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work with minimal supervision


• Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships


• Direct experience with spreadsheet computer applications


• Ability to use purchasing software

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Pay Range

60-75k. DOE

Weekly Pay

Full Time 6am-2:30pm

Benefits And Perks

• Excellent pay


• Medical, dental, vision


• Company paid life insurance


• Company paid short-term disability


• 401K with employer match


• Paid vacation and company holidays


• Training and Career Development


• Company vehicle (if job applicable)


• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.