Purchasing Agent at Plimpton & Hills

Meriden, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Inventory Management, ERP Systems, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Sales Demand Analysis, Problem Solving, Product Maintenance, Data Analysis, Vendor Management, Lead Time Management, Part Number Creation, Safety Practices, Team Collaboration

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Description Purchasing Agent Reports To: Purchasing Manager Work Hours: Full Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Branch(s): Meriden Pay Range: $24 - $27 hourly Position Purpose: To maintain and monitor appropriate inventory levels in the Distribution Center and branches as well as product maintenance and system coherence. Essential Functions: Generate purchase orders for assigned vendors in a timely and accurate manner Maintain automatic transfer numbers for branches Accurately build new part numbers (EDPs) in our system when needed Contact manufacturers for pricing files and refer them to Pricing Agent Keep up with product lead times and find alternate sources to address backorders Analyze sales demand data in making purchasing decisions Help Purchasing Assistant to resolve issues regarding missing or damaged products Keep Purchasing Manager apprised of any issues as they arise Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment Performs other duties as assigned Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Requirements Experience, Education & Skills: One to Five years of purchasing experience. HVAC experience a Plus Experience using ERP Systems, and Microsoft office (word, excel, PowerPoint). Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Involves sitting most of the time, with walking and standing occasionally.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for generating purchase orders, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring product maintenance. They also analyze sales demand data and assist in resolving issues related to products.