QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous purchasing experience
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Phone, Email etiquette

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet, Phone
• Strong Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong problem resolution and analysis skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Good time management skills; be able to multi-task
• Able to work at fast pace
• Work well in a team environment.
• Able to maintain confidential information.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors’ Degree, Associates degree or equivalent experience
• One to Three years related customer service experience and/or training
• Technical or Industrial product knowledge

• Analyze inventory levels; determine or modify planning and purchase accordingly
• Develop working relationship with vendors and negotiate pricing or resource
• Facilitate relationship with Direct Lines. ie Ordering, Stock Levels, New Products, Cost, returns, credit, joint advertising dollars, stock buybacks/EOY returns, etc..
• Set Basic Planning Levels and associated Guidelines to qualify and update items
• Review and modify Pricing and Advertising content for product listings, auditing
• Identify new stock or product opportunities via research or vendor relationships
• Locate alternate sourcing methods for sold and unsold items
• Generate purchase orders for all new products by assigning vendors and pricing to Purchase Orders using P21 system via the PORG process.
• Handle all discrepancies such as price, part numbers, and lead-times; adjust purchase orders and Item Maintenance accordingly.
• Proactively place purchase orders via websites
• Proactively expedite purchasing orders to meet delivery dates
• Handle RFQ’s from sales, helping them source product to the best possible vendor
  Duties may be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned