Purchasing Agent / Buyer

Overview

PACE Supply is a leading provider of plumbing and water treatment solutions, committed to delivering excellence in products and services. With a focus on quality and innovation, PACE Supply serves as a trusted partner in the construction and plumbing industry. As a Purchasing Agent/Buyer at PACE Supply, you will play a crucial role in managing product inventory levels and optimizing the company's inventory investment. This position involves strategic procurement, vendor negotiation, and effective communication to ensure seamless order placements.

If you are detail-oriented, possess excellent negotiation skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and transfers to maintain a balance between fill rates and days of inventory.
• Utilize MIS, Blueridge, and Phocas to increase order processing efficiency.
• Act as a liaison between vendors and PACE personnel, negotiating product pricing.
• Review and act on messages daily to address inventory-related issues promptly.
• Update the open PO log regularly to maintain accurate ship dates and confirm the legitimacy of purchase orders.
• Create stock balance transfers to align with customer requirements and branch sales strategy.
• Collaborate with vendors and sales staff on special promotions, direct shipping, pricing, and vendor information.
• Evaluate inventory regularly to identify slow-turning or obsolete products.
• Initiate actions to control inventory, including addressing defective or surplus materials.
• Provide suggestions for new products or part numbers to management for review.
• Request RGAs for defective or surplus materials and manage the return process.
• Collaborate with Internal Operations and Receiving Teams to research and resolve shipping and receiving errors.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve billing errors and address terms of sale discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the product file team to verify and ensure accuracy of prices in the computer system.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating cooperatively with customers, co-workers, and managers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent), Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, related field, or equivalent experience preferred. A combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance of the job would qualify.
• At least 1 year's experience in a purchasing administration role or prior industry and product knowledge.
• Experienced with inventory management.
• Accounting and inventory reconciliation experience.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Existing relationships with industry-related vendors.
• A complete understanding of the industry and products.
• Professional License CPP, or CPPM, or Certification in Purchasing.
• Ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks, and manage time efficiently, with the ability to interact comfortably with vendors, sales, customers, and other departments.
• Self-directed and meticulous analytical person.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including Excel.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to employment regulations.

Work Environment

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure work environment for our team members and customers, successful candidates must complete the following pre-employment requirements:

Background Check: A comprehensive background check will be conducted to ensure candidates meet the necessary criteria for employment. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to California employment regulations.

Physical Examination: Candidates will undergo a physical examination to assess their fitness for the position's requirements.

Drug Test: A drug test will be administered to ensure a drug-free workplace.

Work Environment

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs. regularly. This includes carrying, dragging, and walking with materials, as well as using a hand-truck.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Environmental Conditions:

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefit Snapshot:

PACE Supply is proud to be an employee-owned corporation. We offer competitive wages, career pathways of growth, and excellent benefits packages that includes medical, dental, and vision care that is available to you within the first 30 days! We also provide our employees with life insurance, sick days, holidays, vacation, two retirement programs of 401(k) and ESOP, and much more.

Relocation Benefits

NO

Remote Availability

NO

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