Job Description

PURCHASING AGENT

DC Equipment

5110 North Oak Street # B

Springdale, AR 72764

JOB DETAILS

Job Type

Full-time

QUALIFICATIONS

Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

DC EQUIPMENT INC.

479-334-5092

DC Equipment was founded in 1995. Our company provides custom food handling systems. State-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities gives DC Equipment the competitive edge and makes us an industry leader in product quality and customer relations.

PURCHASING AGENT

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated candidate to join our team as a purchasing agent.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning representative
• Verify and submit purchase requisitions for quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts
• Expedite purchases appropriately based on supply and need
• Track and monitor orders with detailed statuses in an easily accessible manner
• Provide regular order status updates to team members
• Resolve shipments in error with suppliers
• Timely follow up and escalation on delayed shipments
• Collect, analyze, and summarize purchasing data and trends for future planning and strategic inventory control
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history
• Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods and services to be purchased
• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions and price trends
• Random verification of Inventory
• Work closely with Supply Chain Distribution
• Assist with Inventory Reduction Processes
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous purchasing, inventory management, and/or budgeting experience
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Highly motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Outstanding customer service skills

Pay: DOE

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Company Description

DC Equipment was founded in 1995 in Geraldine, Alabama. Our company provides custom food handling systems. State-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities gives DC Equipment the competitive edge and makes an industry leader in product quality and customer relations. We have grown to employ more than 150 skilled professionals. Our key employees are highly skilled in all aspects of the industry with over 175 years of combined experience. We are a custom engineering, fabrication, and millwright company serving the food industry.