We are seeking a Purchasing Agent with a strong background in the electrical wholesale industry to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing inventory procurement, vendor relationships, and purchase order administration.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships with domestic and international vendors.
Analyze purchase requisitions from the warehouse team and place timely orders.
Track supply inventory levels and determine purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual trends.
Negotiate pricing and delivery terms to ensure timely arrival of materials for smooth production operations.
Collaborate with the warehouse team on inventory management.
Monitor purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any delays.
Manage the accounts payable process, including PO closure, invoice matching, and payment processing.
Handle product rejections and discrepancies with vendors.
Perform general purchasing administrative tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Prior experience in the electrical wholesale industry is mandatory.
Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
Dependable, adaptable, and able to adjust to changing business needs.
Preferred / Advantageous Skills:
Experience managing inventory purchasing.
Knowledge of wholesale electrical distribution and familiarity with key industry manufacturers.
Working knowledge of Epicor Solar Eclipse software is a significant plus.
Compensation & Benefits:
Additional Compensation:
Profit Sharing
Benefits:
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Numbers & Facts
Location
Alhambra, CA
Skills
Accounts Payableunmatched
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Payment Processingunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
Wholesale Industryunmatched
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