Purchasing Agent - Apollo Professional Solutions

Purchasing Agent
Ladson SC
Salary $75000- $125000/annually
Benefits:  medical, dental, vision, 401k

Requirements:  Purchasing Agent

• US Citizenship
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business or related field from a credited college, university or technical school; and/or four (4) years related experience and/or training in purchasing, finance or sales of which three (3) years are in the door manufacturing industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and blueprints preferred.
• Must have ERP experience preferably NetSuite.
• Must be Microsoft software proficient.
• Must have excellent and accurate data entry, organizational and communication skills.
• Individual must be able to successfully manage prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Door manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with purchasing pertaining to Government contracts with DFARS preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, production associates, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must possess strong mathematical skills and financial knowledge. Requires basic financial knowledge.
• Must be able to make sound business decisions and possess strong problem-solving abilities.
• Requires analytical knowledge; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical publications.
• Must be able to read blueprints.

Job Summary:  Purchasing AgentPerforms the daily activities of the purchasing function.Responsibilities:  Purchasing Agent

• Tracks inventory required for contract builds.
• Research, interviews, and negotiates with suppliers to obtain the best prices, delivery dates, and quality of products.
• Creates purchase orders for the acquisition of materials that include all required information on the order (i.e., grade, measurements, quantity, due date, and customer flow down requirements).
• Routinely follows up, and tracks purchased items and provides an up-to-date status report to management.
• Performs cycle counts for inventory reconciliation.
• Tracks material cost savings and reports information monthly to management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.