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Purchasing Agent
Job Description
Flooring Avenue is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our dynamic team. The individual will play a crucial role in ensuring that the products required to fulfill customer orders are obtained in a timely and cost-effective manner. The ideal candidate will ensure that products ordered are received accurately and manage vendor relationships and shipping to guarantee timely receipt of goods.
Key Responsibilities:
Order Management :
Place orders with vendors to procure products necessary to fulfill customer orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Shipping Coordination :
Liaise with vendors to coordinate shipping and ensure products arrive on schedule to meet customer needs.
Order Verification :
Upon arrival of orders, validate that products received match order specifications in quality and quantity.
Price Verification :
Regularly check and verify prices from vendors to ensure accuracy and negotiate cost-effective deals.
Vendor Management :
Establish, develop, and maintain positive vendor relationships, ensuring products are high quality and delivered on time.
Record-Keeping :
Maintain accurate and organized records.
Qualifications:
Experience :
Previous experience in a similar purchasing or procurement role is required.
Organizational Skills :
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
Communication Skills :
Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with vendors and internal teams.
Technological Proficiency :
Familiarity with order management systems and proficient in using Quick Books Attention to
Detail :
Vigilant attention to detail to ensure accuracy in order placement, receipt checking, and billing.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid time off
Experience:
Purchasing:
2 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements