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Purchasing Agent

Expert Shutter Services Inc, Port Saint Lucie, FL, United States


Job Description

Job Description

ESS Manufacturing LLC - Purchasing Agent/Buyer This role spends time away from the office desk. Whoever accepts the position must be willing to use a forklift . Receiving and tracking inventory will play a large factor for this role. The following is a list of responsibilities and expectations for this role (this list is not comprehensive). Purchasing

* Create purchase orders using NetSuite * Update vendor lists to keep them current, establish relationships with our suppliers * Track and compare prices for often used items, searching comp prices weekly * Negotiate the best pricing possible * Learn all products and materials we use * Order necessary materials to complete future orders, ensuring we never run out of product or order in excess * Be experience with computers and especially skilled with Excel and NetSuite

Receiving and Inventory control

* Verify all received materials * Be involved with year end inventory counts * Look for alternate sources for products and competitive pricing * Verify that all materials are received correctly in NetSuite and all POs are executed properly * Must be able to competently use a forklift and a Combilift * May need to drive to local business for supplies * Directly work with the Inventory Manager to verify inventory levels, spot checking weekly.

Supply Room

* Maintain tools and supplies for installation and repair departments * Distribute tools and supplies to personnel * Use requisition forms for all departments * Standardize the tool room, both in natural flow and standardize processes * Keep the tool room organized and clean

Shipping Department

* Organize pickups and shipments, both foreign and domestic * Work with the Shipping Supervisor to ensure accurate deliveries

Qualified Applicants Must:

* Have 3 years or more of Purchasing experience * Have a clean and valid Florida Driver's license * Be organized in all aspects of the position * Be willing to unload trucks (forklift) and organize the stockyard * Have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE and be able to follow directions/instructions * Be able to use critical thinking to solve problems * Be comfortable with computers and software * Be able to skillfully drive a forklift * Be safety minded

Benefits:

* Paid weekly * Paid holidays * Paid vacation after 6 months of service * 2 Days of volunteering time Off * Vision and dental insurance * Matching medical * Matching 401k

Equal Opportunity Employer