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Purchasing Agent

Evolving Solution Services, Florida, NY, United States


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 experienced 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 de 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

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