About this Purchasing Assistant role at Pye-Barker Fire & Life Safety
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This position is responsible for maintaining relationships with suppliers, vendors or wholesalers, places orders for products based on current inventory needs and tracks shipments. The position requires good client service skills to collaborate with different departments, support managers and work with vendors.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Working with the purchasing manager to run the purchasing department
Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiency
Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities
Signing and reviewing purchasing agreements with vendors, monitoring their performance and renegotiating contracts
Using quarterly and annual data to determine purchasing needs and performing inventory management
Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules and maintaining purchase records
Working with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies
Conducting ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Education/Qualification:
High school diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields is preferred)
At least two years of experience in a purchasing position
In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory, and supply management systems
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships
Direct experience with spreadsheet computer applications
Ability to use purchasing software
Other Duties:
Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Pay Range:
60-75k. DOE
Weekly Pay
Full Time 6am-2:30pm
Benefits and Perks:
Excellent pay
Medical, dental, vision
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short-term disability
401K with employer match
Paid vacation and company holidays
Training and Career Development
Company vehicle (if job applicable)
Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
