Purchasing/Procurement Agent

Billerica, United States

The Dodge Company is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement Agent to join our team in Billerica, MA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a purchasing setting, a strong understanding of merchandising procedures and retail accounting, as well as strong computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office and centralized merchandise/inventory management systems.  This is a full-time onsite position Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.  The salary range for this position is $25 to $28 per hour.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately complete placement of purchase orders
  • Monitor the open order report
  • Communicate with vendors regarding samples, shipping, vendor compliance, problem resolution, and RMA authorization 
  • Strategize, analyze, and resolve inventory issues and problems related the vendor performance
  • Work in co-operation with appropriate corresponding departments on product training, invoicing, billing and vendor terms
  • Execute the department's price changes, item creation, and maintenance
  • Act as a customer service liaison assisting with general merchandise questions, item status, and catalog corrections/errors
  • Provide analysis of sales, turns and gross margins on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
  • Participate in local vendor presentations to gain an understanding of the product and current market trends
  • Additional duties as assigned

Must Have

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem analysis and problem solving
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Retail math skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • Ability to manage work relationships in a professional manner
  • Reasoning and judgment
  • Adaptability
  • Team work
  • Stress tolerance
  • Reliability
  • Flexibility
  • High school diploma or equivalency

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience with purchasing drop ship and/or stocked merchandise
  • Experience with Odoo and/or SAP
  • Expert with Microsoft Excel

What's great in the job?

 
  • Competitive benefits package including:
    • Health Insurance with HSA option
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Plan
    • Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Short- and long-term disability insurance
    • Paid Earned Time Off
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Health and dependent FSA
    • Some holidays off with pay
  • Pay day every Friday
  • Direct deposit


Good to Know


 As a condition of employment, we require a post-offer background check, physical and drug test at our expense.

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