Purchasing Agent / Inventory Control
Position: Purchasing Agent
Reports To: Operations Manager
An opportunity for the organized warehouse and inventory specialist.
We are an industry-leading Custom Installation firm located in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, CA, celebrating our 32nd year in business locally. We carry only the highest-quality lines and are supremely focused on delivering the ultimate experience for the high-end residential or specialty commercial Client. One of our unique competitive advantages is our family-centered culture and deep-rooted history in the community. Demand for our services is extremely high. We are expanding and need a skilled Project Manager that has people skills, accurate follow-through, and know-how. If you’re good at what you do and are up to the challenge of delivering an exceptional experience for our clients, we can offer you a new career on our customer-focused team with an attractive income within a unique industry.
You Need…
Respect, recognition, challenge, and excitement in an always evolving environment. A company that is financially stable and believes in your decision making capabilities. A positive team climate. Freedom to accurately manage, communicate, grow, and develop existing customer relationships in a professional account manager style. You love to deliver on your promises, and it shows. Doing it right counts!
We Want…
An organized, service-oriented, and disciplined Purchasing Agent to join our proven AV integration team. A professional in attitude, accuracy, and follow-through, who can manage inbound/outbound product flow, communicate effectively, and track/organize inventory efficiently. A proven track record in Purchasing, Logistics, or Warehouse management in the Home Services, Construction, Retail Electronics, or Custom Integration industry is preferred.
Our Target Person is…
-A Specialist – wants to be empowered to make necessary decisions-Higher capacity – used to working in an environment with several projects going on at one time-Empathetic – reads people well, intuitively, accurately-Thorough and accurate, ensures the appropriate parties are informed of product status-A self-starter that takes initiative but can also be cooperative, willing to accommodate and take direction-Faster paced and very efficient. Can push to get things done with accurate detail follow-up-Gets real satisfaction from helping others. Responds positively to pressure-A connector with people, skilled at developing productive long-term relationships
We offer…
A positive team environment and upside earning potential for your skills
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience & growth
Benefits include:
o 401K with automatic contributions by the company
o Expanded health coverage
o Life insurance
o Paid Holidays
o PTO starting with 1 week of PTO in the first year
o Company-wide profit-sharing program
If you are up to this challenge, please forward your resume for consideration.Description:
Responsible for the procurement of product, for maintaining inventory levels, and for warehousing operations.
General Purpose: Ensure materials, equipment, and supplies are available for projects and for retail sale, by means of procurement, and by managing the warehouse and shipping & receiving.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities -Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost-effective way; while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications. -Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational procedures. -Maintains physical condition of warehouse as well as planning and implementing new design layouts as necessary. -Implement procurement strategy and policies.-Forecast procurement needs.-Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and help to lower cost and secure agreements. -Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions. -Maintain procurement files, as well tracking purchasing activity and measurements. -Enter vendor invoices to ensure accurate and timely payment, and work with Accounts Payable Department to ensure vendor accounts are current. -Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system. Desired Education and Experience -Knowledge of logistics -Experience with audio visual electronics -Experience working with multiple vendors -Direct work experience in warehouse operations -Experience in organizing and controlling inventory -Knowledge of retail product management -Proven experience in purchase requisitions -Proven experience in administration -Ability to learn new inventory software -Knowledge of forecasting product needs -Experience building relationships with vendors Key Competencies -Critical thinking and problem-solving skills -Planning and organizing -Decision-making -Communication skills -Influencing and leading -Delegation -Team work -Negotiation -Conflict management -Adaptability -Stress tolerance