Purchasing Agent – #4926 -S
Job Developer:
Paul Robertson
Zwart Systems
Zwart Systems requires a professional with passion, energy and initiative to join our Company as Purchasing Agent. Zwart Systems is a market leader and specializes in the design, fabrication and installation of irrigation, humidification, filtration, wire forming and benching systems within the horticulture industry.
Duties:
- Order products required by order processing and project management
- Generate purchase orders
- Order product and material to maintain appropriate inventory stock levels
- Utilize the current inventory system in obtaining quotations, pricing purchase orders and placing orders with suppliers
- Maintain and update pricing on all items on current software programs
- Obtain quotations on products required by the company using the resources provided
- Communicate all information with appropriate staff on delivery schedules, delays, short shipments, and any related concerns regarding existing orders
- Investigate and resolve concerns or quality issues with product
- Sort and attach all packing slips, quotations, provided by receiving staff, to their appropriate purchase orders
- Forward documents to Accounting daily
- Manage, organize, and update relevant data and records using the current inventory system
- Daily filing of all internal purchase order copies in appropriate areas
- Maintain lines of communication with various departments to determine upcoming needs on a weekly basis
- Manage return of products from the field and customers, RMAs, and associated paperwork
- Prepare pricing reports as requested by Managers
- Participate in meetings, training sessions as required
- Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, and quality management
Requirements:
- Good computer skills, strong computer aptitude
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent vendor and supplier skills in communication and negotiating
- Ability to interface with all levels of employees
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks efficiently
