Experienced Purchasing Agent | Sheboygan, WI

Detailed Information

  • Location: Sheboygan, WI

  • Company: Priority

be the world's most trusted, sought-after partner for the implementation of impactful branded environments as judged by clients, team members, and suppliers. Position Summary The role of a Purchasing Agent is to procure raw materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for Priority Inc.

review requisitions, and confer with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedules. Managing the supply of purchased parts within the assigned clients groups plays an integral role in building and developing the company's supplier relationships and creating effective strategies that will promote our long-term partnerships. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in RFP processes as needed. Negotiating the lowest price. Acquiring materials and parts needed for a particular job. Updating internal customers with purchase orders and shipments.

Ensure internal reports are providing internal teams with the tools to effectively manage inventory, production and shipping dates, and the cost associated with this for accounting or project management to use to track the financial status program-wide as well as site-by-site. Keeping up with the knowledge base needed for sign industry requirements, ie product, installation, municipality codes, and landlord approvals. Development of communication and other needed skills to converse with vendors

ie. manufacturing, installation, product specs. Understanding of PSI procedure.

Shipping & logistics Order Product Able to work independently as well as in a team environment Other Duties & Responsibilities : Provide excellent customer service at all times; Possess the ability and willingness to learn and be flexible; Build and develop business relationships as well as internal relationships, which is vital to the success of the company; Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans. Maintain records and follow up on purchase orders, shipments and available products. Review documents and data to ensure accuracy and completeness of every job.

Physical Demands and Work Environment : Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; under limited supervision, need to follow standardized practices as to leading, guiding and or coordinating with others. Ability to work extra hours as needed to meet deadlines; Sitting for extended periods; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse; Physical ability to participate in training sessions. Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills) : Associate Degree in Business and Communication or equivalent related experience preferred.

Sign manufacturing. or installation background a plus Good oral and written communication skills required Strong interpersonal skills required Effective prioritization and good organizational skills required Strong problem-solving skills and careful attention to detail required Strong general math skills including reading a ruler, fractions, and decimals required Intermediate proficiency in Excel preferred Proficiency in Google Business Apps (Doc, Sheets, Slides, Forms) preferred Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines is important Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in detailed work Job Posted by Applicant Pro

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