Purchasing Rep

Purchasing Rep

Job Description:

Our rapidly growing hood manufacturing company is looking for a Purchasing Rep who is responsible for identifying suppliers, researching goods and services, processing purchase orders, and verifying delivered items. The successful candidate will be able to critically assess suppliers, products, and services, and negotiate the best possible deals. Candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task. They will also need to have experience with Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and Salesforce or other CRM packages. 

Responsibilities:

• Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance with terms of contracts
• Participate in cost reduction activities, observe and report price increases
• Monitor stock levels
• Analyze and resolve purchasing issues/discrepancies
• Preparing and processing purchase orders.
• Maintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments. 

Qualifications:

• Previous working experience as a Purchasing rep
• Applicable knowledge of negotiating prices and terms and conditions
• Degree in business administration preferred
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, QuickBooks
• Knowledge of Salesforce
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Ability to meet all assigned deadlines and perform well  in high-pressure situations
• Must be self-motivating
• Ability to Prioritize and Adjust work based on requirements