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Purchasing Coordinator

Location

Corona, CA

Position Overview

Agile Sourcing Partners is a rapidly growing distribution company providing gas and electric utility products on the West coast. Agile offers many opportunities for growth and experience to the right candidate looking to work in a fast pace and exciting environment. The office is located less than 3 blocks from the West Corona train station (easy commute).

The successful candidate will perform standard purchasing tasks to procure assigned supplies, equipment, materials, parts and services for support of operational requirements. The candidate will work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors. The candidate may receive limited or no instruction, and will be able to work independently on routine assignments. The candidate will manage their own time to successfully complete assigned tasks by stated date. Additionally, the candidate will have experience in an office environment and the ability to work in a strong team oriented and fast paced environment.

 

Responsibilities

Purchasing and Supplier Performance

  • Issue purchase orders, packing slips, sales orders and invoices.
  • Create purchase order status reports.
  • Receive purchase order acknowledgements, invoices and packing slips.
  • Monitor inventory and develop inventory stocking level requirements.
  • Ensure products are purchased and received per the bill of materials requirements.
  • Ensure purchases are delivered on schedule and invoiced at the negotiated price and lead time, in addition to assuring products meet the quality standards of the customer.
  • Monitor and provide reports on supplier performance including but not limited to on-time delivery, back order status and order fill rates.
  • Take independent action to ensure on time delivery of material, initiate action for return of rejected or unsuitable orders and settle damage claims/return of merchandise.
  • Assist in the negotiation and administration of quotations and purchases with key suppliers to support daily business.
  • Make recommendations to supervisor to optimize costs by identifying best sources of supply.
  • Calculate and apply concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Customer Service

  • Interact, follow up and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and other employees.
  • Provide an analysis of and resolution for any discrepancies.
  • Work with accounting to resolve purchase order or invoice related variances.

File Documentation

  • Maintain accurate files/records.
  • Follow purchasing procedures with a strong attention to detail.
  • Provide input regarding identification, development and implementation of process improvements, department policies and procedures and user manuals.

Requirements
  • Minimum five years administrative experience in a purchasing preferably a distribution environment.
  • Associates Degree in Business Administration or equivalent. Work experience may be substituted for education. Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Familiarity with standard office and record keeping procedures.
  • Quickbooks experience preferred.
  • Experience with commodities for gas and electric utilities or has experience working in the utility industry preferred.


    • Employee Type: Part Time to Full-Time Employee
    • Industry: Wholesale distribution
    • Manages Others: No
    • Job Type: Purchasing - Procurement Admin & Clerical
    • Req'd Education: Associates Degree
    • Req'd Experience: At least 5 year(s)

Contact Info

Send resumes to ldesantos@agilesp.com


Posted On

January 20, 2010

 


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