Purchasing Agent/Sales Representative

AtWork Personnel is now hiring for Purchasing Agent/Sales Rep. ! Our client is looking for candidates that are self-motivated, energetic, and ready to be a part of a growing establishment.

Job Responsibilities:
• Customer service
• Take inventories
• Take quotes
• Ensure inventory levels are maintained to adequately meet operation needs
• Monitor frequency of purchases and recommend possible options to increase effectiveness of purchasing power
• Negotiate, develop and maintain entrusted supplier relationships.
• Prepares and maintains adequate and accurate records and documentation on purchases, quotations, correspondence and related follow-up.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Develop profitable purchasing strategies
• Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics
• Prepare and submit detailed reports

Purchasing Agent Skills and Qualifications:
Supply Management, Tracking Budget Expenses, Vendor Relationships, Organization, Customer Service, Documentation Skills, Supply Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Cost Accounting, Control Engineering

Requirements
• Conveyor belts, pulleys, and transmission system knowledge highly preferred
• Vault Card/ Vault data management software knowledge
• Strong mathematical skills
• Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role
• Computer software knowledge (such as Tribute system)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Previous purchasing/sales experience