Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred., Minimum 1 year of experience as a Buyer or Purchaser, with 2 years preferred., Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP software, experience with Epicor’s Prophet 21 preferred., Experience in wholesale distribution or multi-site inventory management is desirable..

Key responsibilities:

Create and manage purchase orders and transfers with attention to detail.

Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Address discrepancies in purchase orders, receiving, and invoicing, and trace delinquent deliveries.

Utilize negotiation skills and industry knowledge to optimize procurement processes.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 108 - Auburn Branch - Auburn, WA

Salary Range: $28.85 - $32.56 Hourly

We are currently seeking a motivated and customer-focused Purchasing Agent/Buyer to join the Pacific Plumbing Supply team in our Seattle Headquarters or Auburn location! As a Purchasing Agent/Buyer for Pacific Plumbing Supply, you will work closely with our in-house purchasing team to facilitate the procurement of material for our branch locations in Washington, Montana & Alaska.

Join us in the wholesale plumbing distribution business! Celebrating over 75 years in business, Pacific Plumbing Supply is a progressive, employee-driven, family-owned, and family-friendly business. We offer an exciting opportunity to start a long-term career!

We take pride in our employees, train, pay a fair wage, and provide full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a robust 401k retirement plan.

What you will do:

Create and manage purchase orders and transfers, and review requirements with an eye for detail
Manage vendor performance by creating working relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with contract terms
Address purchase orders, receiving and invoicing discrepancies, and trace delinquent arrivals.
Build strategic working relationships
Understand technical terminology, industry trends, purchasing & inventory management, and warehouse operations
Leverage available resources to complete assignments timely and efficiently
Initiate action to correct problems and notify others as appropriate
Generate relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities
Be flexible and review different angles to achieve acceptable results
Use good negotiation skills
Demonstrate honesty and integrity and fulfill all commitments.
Focus on continuing education to remain current and knowledgeable

Who we are looking for:

Minimum 1 year experience as a Buyer/Purchaser (2 years preferred) and 2 years of progressively responsible experience (3 years preferred)
Demonstrate proficient computer skills with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ERP software to leverage technology systems and procedures. Experience with Epicor’s Prophet 21 Systems is preferred. Proficient math skills to facilitate accurate and quick assessment of data.
Product/applications experience required
Wholesale distribution experience preferred, retail or manufacturing industry experience a plus.
Multi-site/multi-location inventory management experience required
High School Diploma/GED required; associate degree preferred

Pacific Plumbing is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace and all offers of employment are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.

We look forward to you becoming a part of our team!

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