Purchasing - Central Purchasing

SPATCO; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SPATCO in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Purchasing Agent who will place orders, expedite back orders for stock and nonstock equipment and parts, and research products while clarifying specifications to protect quality and profitability.

Under supervision of the Purchasing Manager, you will audit inventories, manage vendor relationships, maintain pricing files, document purchase orders in SAP, and ensure timely deliveries across branches with clear communications.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as a buyer or equivalent.
• Accurate typing skills and knowledge of purchasing law.
• Effective communication with sales reps and staff.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Place orders, expedite back orders for stock and nonstock equipment/parts, and create purchase orders.
• Research products and analyze alternative lines to increase profitability while maintaining quality.
• Assist with auditing and processing inventories for branches.
• Work under supervision of the Purchasing Manager and document purchasing activities.
• Maintain vendor information, pricing files, and communicate delivery dates across departments.
• Setup and maintain parts data and pricing in SAP.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Typing accuracy

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

SAP

Job description

The Purchasing Agent, under supervision of the Purchasing Manager, is responsible for placing orders, expediting back orders for stock and nonstock equipment/parts. They are responsible for ordering stock and nonstock products. This includes processing requisitions, researching products, clarifying specifications, creating purchase orders, following up on back orders, selecting vendors, maintaining up-to-date product information files, assisting with setting authorization levels for central warehouse, branches, and trucks inventory.

Job Duties:

• In this position you will research products and analyze alternative product lines to increase profitability while maintaining quality and submit alternative recommendations to the Purchasing Manager.
• You will also be responsible for assisting the Purchasing Manager with the auditing and processing of physical inventories for branches.
• You will work under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager and will operate standard office equipment.
• You will normally be the Purchasing Department, although he or she will periodically be in other departments such as the central warehouse to assist with vendor issues or discrepancies.
• Processes requisitions for supplies, researches products, clarifies specifications, and documents competitive bidding, create/document purchase orders.
• Follows up on back orders, expedites delivery of orders, and makes special arrangements for delivery; communications to the department the expected delivery date and maintain/update all existing orders with any revisions necessary.
• Researches and selects vendors in given circumstances, evaluates vendor performance, utilizes different vendor sources to fill orders as directed.
• Maintains an up-to-date filing system on pricing and vendors to ensure immediate and accurate access to information. Notifies and distributed pricing updates to sales force.
• Searches out alternate vendors or supplies during periods of shortages or stock outs.
• Setup and Maintain parts, parts descriptions and pricing in SAP.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years' experience as a buyer or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required
• Knowledge of basic typing skills with emphasis on accuracy and legal aspects of purchasing
• Ability to communicate effectively with sales representatives and all personnel by telephone, in person, or through written communication; assimilate information and make decisions
• Ability to work under time constraints in a detailed, organized manner
• Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook required
• SAP experience is a plus