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in Warren, OH
Purchasing Agent
•5 days ago
Estimated Pay | $26 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Warren, Ohio |
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Job Description
Job Description
Trumbull Industries, Inc. - a recognized leader in the distribution of commercial/residential plumbing, industrial PVF and kitchen cabinetry, is currently seeking a purchasing agent for our Headquarters located in Warren, OH. Celebrating our 100th anniversary, Trumbull Industries has built a reputation by providing the highest level of customer service and we seek out employees that share this philosophy and excel at providing it.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels of specific product lines for the Distribution Center as well as satellite branches
- Place vendor orders in the internal order entry system. Orders may be, faxed, emailed or sent by EDI by appropriate means to vendors or their representatives
- Negotiate pricing to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace on all vendor lines responsible
- Trouble shoot shipping and invoice issues and bring to a satisfactory resolution
- Maintain professional interaction with vendors, sales and distributions staff, providing excellent follow-thru
- Communicate with manager, inside and outside sales, and the distribution team regularly to ensure that a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge of product lines
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree program in accounting (preferred), business management or marketing
- Self-motivated, results oriented individual
- Positive attitude with focus on service
- Team player with the ability to work closely with others within the organization
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook; ability to quickly learn internal order entry system
- Excellent oral communication skills a must
This is a fulltime, salaried position including benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No