Purchasing Agent - Mobile, AL or Tampa, FL

JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/ObjectiveAssist Purchasing Manager in developing and maintaining a systematic program for purchasing fasteners for resale and supplies or other items as needed.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Purchasing of fasteners for resale.Compliance with established purchasing policiesHelp establish and/or maintain proper replenishment levels of inventory.Work with purchasing management to establish proper inventory levels.Assist with mill direct purchases as needed and/or directed by Purchasing Manager.Assist management in reviewing, writing, negotiating and awarding all stock & release contracts.Responsible for releasing materials within the stock & release contracts.Responsible for purchasing some or all non-inventory related items, such as packaging material, pallets, cleaning and paper products.Collaborate with the receiving and warehouse manager to ensure materials that need to be returned to vendors are done so in a timely manner.Ensure that purchasing documents are maintained in a systematic retrievable manner.Communicate with sales and management regarding industry trends, new vendors, new products, etc...Monitor freight issues; assign cost that relates directly to inventory.Develop and maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of TFI software as it relates to purchasing and make recommendations to new software applications that may be beneficial.Checks requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers.Works closely with receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrivedTraces delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws.Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.Competencies (Knowledge)Ethical Conduct.Communication Proficiency.Technical Capacity. Time Management.Decision MakingSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibility.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.Physical DemandsThe employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.TravelTravel is not normally required in this position but may be required on certain occasions.Required Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.Two to three years' previous purchasing experience.Preferred Education and ExperienceP21 software experience a plusFastener knowledge a plus.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.