Purchasing Agent

Ameri-Force San Diego, CA $35 per hour Fulltime

Summary

Purchasing work includes buying products and services, entering purchase orders, tracking shipments, and performing stage-one receiving inspections. Requires 3+ years of purchasing experience, QuickBooks or similar, Excel/Smartsheet/PDF, and passing background and drug screens.

Highlights

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life
Schedule: Must be willing to work longer hours
Experience: At least 3 years of purchasing experience
Language: English fluency required
Drug Test: Drug screen required
Background Check: Security background check required

Job description

Purchasing Agent

Requirements of the position:

At least 3 years of Purchasing Experience Required.
Manage purchasing agents/buyers.
Maintain company procedures.
Read/Write/Speak English Fluently.
Excellent Organizational Skills.
Attention to detail.
Demonstrate Basic Math Skills.
Demonstrate Analytical, Decision-making, and Negotiating Skills.
Experience with (QuickBooks or other software) to generate POs.
Able to Pass a Security Background Check.
Able to Pass a Drug Screen.
Computer Literate in Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, PDF.
Must be willing to work longer hours.

Purchasing Agent purchases products and services that conform to specified requirements while considering price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support. Furthermore, the Purchasing Agent is responsible to perform and record stage one receiving inspections for all purchased products.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the purchasing procedure is being followed.

• Obtain estimates for material and services from key suppliers and subcontractors.

• Negotiate the best price for products and services.

• Maintain original requisitions & enter purchase orders in accounting system.

• Maintain online requisition/PO, rental, and gas cylinder logs.

• Ensure that material and services requested meet the applicable contract standards.

• Track the status of all material and services from the time of purchase to ensure prompt

delivery or pick-up.

• Schedule pick-ups for will- call orders for driver.

• Provide customers with CFM reports per 009-01.

• Oversee the other purchasing agents, for accuracy.

• Oversee, plan, schedule, and manage all shipping requirements; determines best (fastest

and /or most cost effective) way to ship packages; ensures all packaging and creating is

IAW applicable standards; furthermore, ensure the carrier and method of shipping is

appropriate to support production needs.

• Perform & record stage one receiving inspection on all purchased products.

• Verify the quantity and identification of the product, inspection records, compliance

certificates, chemical and/or mechanical test reports.

• Maintain a digital library of material certifications.

• Label material with the purchase order number.

• Store material in the Customer Furnished Material cage or staging area.

• Meet with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and

determine corrective actions.

• Match receiving and accounting information to purchase order, and process for payment.

• Resolve invoice issues & create invoice packages.

• Close out paid purchase orders.

• Interact with suppliers via phone, email, or in person.

• Stay current on all product upgrades, discounts, and supplies.

• Evaluate key suppliers and subcontractors during the first quarter of every year.

• Enter new vendors into the accounting system, including new vendor paperwork.

• Conduct internal audits.

• Assist the Contracts Department by obtaining quotes for material and services.

• Attend internal and external audits.

• Attend scheduled staff meetings.

• Keep open lines of communication with the other department heads.

• Attend weekly staff meetings.

• Process vendor / supplier COCs.

Ameri-Force Benefits

As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

· Industry Leading Pay

· Medical Coverage

· Dental Coverage

· Vision Coverage

· Short Term Disability Benefits

· Term Life Benefits

· Referral Bonuses

*Referral Bonuses are available for specific jobs only

About Ameri-Force

Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding career opportunities for our contract employees. Leveraging our deep expertise in maritime, manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, and energy sectors, we ensure a seamless experience by efficiently managing federal and state taxes, unemployment, and worker’s compensation. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, tailored to meet the needs of our workforce. Join Ameri-Force and be part of a company that values your success.

Learn more at ameriforce.com

* Note: The specific duties, skills and qualifications may vary depending on the company’s requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Pay: $25 - $35/hr