Purchasing Agent

About This Opportunity

We are looking for future leaders and problem-solvers that are ready to grow with us. If you have a passion for what you do, are highly motivated, maintain the highest integrity and possess a wide range of knowledge, skills and abilities then this may be your dream position!

The Purchasing Agent is engaged in purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies to maintain inventory par levels and fill customer orders. They will regularly monitor ordering patterns and inventory levels to ensure we have the right amount of inventory. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for maintaining relationships and being the primary point of contact for assigned vendors.

A typical day might include assisting our Customer Care Department with purchase order and item questions, corresponding with vendors, reviewing vendor contracts, and attending new product meetings – there is no end to the variety of assignments.

What will you do?

• Manage relationships and correspondence with assigned vendors.
• Correspond with assigned vendors regarding questions, inquiries, and requests.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders.
• Confirm and update status on purchase orders, following order from placing to receipt.
• Work with vendors and/or accounting to resolve any order discrepancies, i.e. pricing, products, etc.
• Verify expiration date sensitive items when needed on assigned vendors.
• Check on and update status for past due orders.
• Manage backordered items from assigned vendors and monitoring purged items including updating Long-term Backorder notices.
• Receive drop-ship orders and bill customers from assigned Vendors.
• Assist other departments with purchase order and item questions.
• Review and update item minimums for all warehouses on assigned vendors. Ensure we are stocking proper quantities.
• Cross dock inventory between warehouses as necessary to balance inventory.
• Backup purchase for any vendor to cover for Purchasing Agents on PTO.
• Purchase pharmaceutical items as assigned.

Who Are You?

• BS/BA in Business or similar subject
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel)
• 3+ years of purchasing experience
• Self-starter, confident in his/her abilities, self-motivated and able to work effectively with limited supervision
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with others
• Strong organization and prioritizing skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, a can-do attitude with excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills

Who Are We?

At Life Assist we show up every day, so we can “Help Heroes Save Lives”. Through a culture of caring and genuine connections, every decision we make and every action we take ensures that first responders can do their jobs as easily and effectively as possible.

We are always looking for the best talent - individuals who are positive, motivated and hardworking, but most importantly align with our core values to provide the best experience for everyone. We understand what matters most: the health and well-being of you and your family. We also realize what a significant role work plays in contributing to these.

Members of our Life-Assist team enjoy a positive, supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and talent to their fullest potential.

What We Offer?

We Believe In Showing Employees How Valuable They Are To Life-Assist. That Is Why Life-Assist Offers a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Aims To Meet The Needs Of Our Valued Employees And Their Families. Check Out What You Can Expect When You Join Our Team

• 15 accrued days Paid Time Off -to help you take that refreshing time to get away from it all.
• 7 paid holidays plus 2 paid floating holiday
• Employee Assistance Program – to help you reduce the stress of everyday living.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan – Life-Assist contributes a % of your deferral to help you meet your retirement goals.
• Tuition and Training Reimbursement
• And much, much more…….

If this position sounds like a good fit and you are interested in working for a company where employees love coming to work and helping heroes save lives every day, please apply.

Questions

• What value can you bring to the position and to the Life-Assist team?
• Who in your past has inspired you to be the person you are today - why?

Life-Assist, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace, and participates in the E-Verify Program. M/F/V/D

It is the policy of Life-Assist, Inc. (“The Company”) that we will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. EEO M/F/Vet/Disability.

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