General Purchaser (3807)

Company: Path to Prosperity, LLC. (dba Purchase Green Artificial Grass)

Job Title: General Purchaser                         Department: Warehousing

Reports to: Purchasing Manager                               

Job Summary: The General Purchaser is to assist with the Purchasing Manager. A General Purchaser is responsible for maintaining relationships with suppliers or vendors, placing orders for products based on inventory needs and ensuring timely delivery of products and materials. 

Duties/Responsibilities:           

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of the Company’s products.
• Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiency.
• Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors.
• Assist with annual data to determine purchasing needs and performing inventory management.
• Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules and maintaining purchase records.
• Working with warehouse staff to identify discrepancies from deliveries with purchase orders. 
• Work with domestic manufacturers for new R&D products and follow up the process and negotiate price/discount.
• Handling inputting purchase orders for retail divisions for domestic items.
• Handling intercompany transfers as it relates to retail divisions.
• Coordinates warranty information for manufacturing claims regarding turf.
• Entering orders for retail divisions shipping from Distribution Centers.
• Maintain positive and good standing relationships with domestic vendors.
• Maintain the Purchase Order log sheet.
• Execute daily fulfillment audits.

Responsible for additional duties and accountabilities that will be assigned as needed.

Benefits:

• Eligible for medical insurance after the completion of 30 days of employment.
• Eligible for 401k after the completion of 30 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Two years’ purchasing experience 
• Strong customer service skills with positive, friendly, and upbeat attitude
• Strong computer skills, especially Word, Excel, Google Docs, and type 45 WPM
• Sharp attention to detail and ability to solve complex problems
• Interpersonal skills conducive to team building
• Excellent oral and written communication with customers, employees and vendors
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Physical Requirements: 

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Work Environment:

• Noise level in the work environment is moderate or frequently loud.