Discount Dave’s is looking for a detail oriented individual with strong organizational and communication skills to facilitate purchasing and logistics within our company.
The Purchasing Agent will work closely with all members of our team to facilitate material procurement and oversee timely arrival of materials to achieve optimal inventory levels and maintain or improve project deadlines. Potential hires will also work with operations management staff to insure the proper completion and filing of paperwork, spreadsheets, and purchasing budgets.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working within purchasing and inventory management in a similar industry
• Proven track record of successful vendor management and negotiations
• Competence in using spreadsheets and data analysis tools for inventory tracking and reporting
• Proficiency at tracking and updating POs, coordinating logistics and shipping, and online material ordering
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented with great organizational and analytical abilities
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with researching products (including specifications, uses, and requirements)
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and work independently

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for procurement processes and procedures needed to support retail sales

company-wide.

• Review purchase orders, initiate orders with vendors, and oversee delivery logistics.
• Verify all order confirmations. Correspond with vendors and suppliers regarding invoices,

shipping, order status, quotes, changes, cancellations, and pricing issues.

• Maintain accuracy of information in the management database related to material ETAs,

shipping costs, vendor communications, back-order updates, and invoice accuracy.

• Build and maintain positive, long-term vendor relationships and track key aspects of supplier

performance. Professionally represent the company to vendors and demonstrate our company

values.

• Run regular reports and monitor inventory levels, reordering essential supplies as necessary to

optimize efficiency. Collaborate with operations, installations, and sales to meet company

demands and prepare for special upcoming material needs.

• Research products using databases, the internet, and vendor catalogs to source materials and

ensure the best price and reliable delivery. Recommend updates or vendor changes on stock

products as needed based on research.

• Communicates aspects of procurement functions with other cross-functional departments,

including warehouse, installations, accounts payable, sales, and operations management.

• Seek innovative ways to improve procurement procedures and reduce company costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
• Budgeting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Springfield, MO 65803 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, MO 65803: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Responsible for procurement processes and procedures needed to support retail sale