Inventory Purchasing Coordinator

PRIME ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTORS

Alhambra, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Electricity, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Pricing, Procurement Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Warehousing, Wholesale Industry
LOCATION
Alhambra, CA
POSTED
17 days ago
Benefits:
  • Calsavers
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Paid time off

Job description:


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

About the Company

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PRIME ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTORS