PURCHASING AGENT
VALPARAISO, INDIANA
Our growing business is looking to add a Purchasing Agent to assist at our Main Office in Valparaiso, IN. The successful candidate will be proficient in Quick Books and responsible for purchasing quality merchandise from vendors & suppliers. You must have a strong attention to detail with an aptitude for problem-solving. If you have prior experience in purchasing, proficiency in Quick Books and a desire to expand your career, we want to hear from you.
Duties to Include:
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Manage and handle process of filling customer orders by verifying accuracy and common trade application of product ordered
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Identifying appropriate product source, preparing and forwarding purchase order to supplier/vendor.
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Arrange delivery, verify receipt of items ordered.
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Authorize final payment to supplier/vendor.
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Prepares accurate and detailed purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items as necessary; obtaining approval from requisitioning sales representative or internal department.
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Purchase highest quality merchandise at lowest possible price and in correct amounts
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Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items to master list, clarifying unclear items, recommend alternatives
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Monitor shipments to ensure goods are received on time and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow-up.
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Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective actions.
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Maintain manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
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Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends, monitoring and managing inventory items and level accordingly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Experience:
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Procurement: 1 year (Required)
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Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
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Sourcing: 1 year (Preferred)
Office Location:
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Valparaiso, IN
Ability to commute/relocate:
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Valparaiso, IN 46383: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
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Years of Quick books experience?
Language:
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English (Required)
Required travel:
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0% (Required)
Compensation:
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Hourly
Work Location:
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One Location
Benefit package including health, dental & vision insurance, 403b with employer match after one year and paid vacation.