Purchasing Agent/Buyer

• Replenishes stock for all locations on assigned vendors to meet customer service and inventory performance goals
• Maintains good relationships with suppliers and ensures the company receives favorable terms and competitive costs from suppliers
• Monitors freight, transfers and other costs associated with stock purchases
• Maintains accurate and complete product files
• Reviews procurement queue to address emergency orders
• Searches for new products and better negotiated costs with suppliers
• Keeps current with market conditions by conducting interviews with suppliers
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Attentiveness to detail
• Excellent communication, process orientation, time management and systems-thinking skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience preferred