Purchasing Agent

Company: Berman Purchasing provides Furniture Fixtures & Equipment procurement services to the hospitality, multi-family, and senior living industry segments.

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Job Description: The purchasing agent maintains the purchasing process by expediting orders, verifying shipments, logging updates, and troubleshooting potential delays.

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE minimum of 2 years experience purchasing FF&E for hospitality or interior design sectors. OTHER INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Duties:

• Plans work by independently gathering, sorting, organizing, and recording data, information, and documents.
• Follows up on purchase orders after they are issued
• Confers with transportation, logistics and warehouse personnel to track orders and reconcile deliveries
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing vendor or merchandise information
• Updates project spreadsheet information by inputting, formatting, copying, and transmitting data into Excel.
• Keeps information accessible by uploading, scanning, sorting and filing documents electronically.
• Creates project tracking spreadsheets in excel and ensure formulas are correct

Qualifications:

Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook

Sense of urgency regarding project timelines and schedule.

Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Excellent Communication, Organization, Planning, Customer Service, and Documentation Skills required.

Must be a self starter and able to work independently in a remote environment.

High school degree required

Post high school degree is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)