PURCHASING AGENT - TEMPE, AZ

AWARD-WINNING LEADERSHIP, AWARD-WINNING CULTURE

• 2021 Became an Employee-Owned Company
• 2020, 2021, and 2022 AZ Central Top Company to work for
• 2019 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company
• 2019 Phoenix Business Journal: Most Admired Company
• 2019 AZ Central Top Company to work for
• 2018 AZ Central Top Company to work for
• 2016 AZ Central Top Company to work for
• 2018 AZ Business: Most Admired Leader Founder/CEO, Dan Puente
• 2018 Phoenix Business Journal: Most Admired Company
• 2018 Arizona Corporate Excellence Award
• Glassdoor Open Company

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for identifying suppliers, researching goods, materials, services and equipment, processing purchase orders, and verifies that all purchased items were successfully delivered. A successful purchasing agent will be able to critically assess suppliers, products, and services, and negotiate the best possible deals. Ultimately, an outstanding purchasing agent has a keen sense of business and maintains meticulous transaction records.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researches and compares suppliers, goods, and services.
• Selects the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Monitors inventory levels and determines purchase needs.
• Requests cost proposals and negotiates contracts and prices.
• Quotes and tracks job material buy-outs.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders.
• Maintains records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.
• Schedules and verifies purchase deliveries.
• Builds and maintains positive, long-term supplier relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 2 years' experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar position.
• Proficiency in CRM and inventory management software programs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

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Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. DP Electric Inc. is a drug free workplace. EOE.

DP Electric Inc. | 2210 S. Roosevelt St. - Tempe, AZ 85282 | 480.858.9070 | recruiting@dpelectric.com