Apply on Employer Site

Agilix Solutions · 21 hours ago

Purchasing Agent

Bartlett, TN, Bartlett, TN, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Agilix Solutions is seeking an analytical problem solver with exceptional communication skills to manage inventory and vendor supply chain relationships. The role involves supporting purchasing strategies, maintaining vendor relations, and optimizing supply chain performance.

CommercialIndustrial

Responsibilities

Support purchasing category strategies under their responsibility and drives their company-wide implementation

Maintains and builds positive vendor relations on local and regional levels

Understand commodity purchases of copper, steel, aluminum vs. stock market

Understands end-to-end supply chain management; drives value and savings through improved efficiency, optimize inventory and enhanced supply chain performance

Participates in vendor selection meetings and makes recommendations

Handles returns, dead stock prevention/follow up and special customer inventory

Works with Pricing Department to ensure correct system costs

Support year end rebates

Works with vendor and Agilix sales/marketing teams to turn inventory

Negotiates into stock pricing special buys and incentive deals

Works with Operations and Warehouse teams to manage inventory issues

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementPurchasingERP SoftwareFinanceCustomer ServiceOrganizationProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

1-2 years in Purchasing, Supply Chain and/or Finance roles

BS/BA in General Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Supply Chain related certifications would be a plus

Organization, Customer Service is a must!

Self-starter with a proven track record and creative problem solving and cross-functional skills

Passionate, high-energy individual who can function in a complex, metric-driven environment

Understanding of economics, technical issues and ability to perform independently

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence with formal presentation skills and business acumen

Ability to leverage computer software, including ERP Distribution Software (Infor, SAP, Profit 21, Eclipse, Oracle, etc.), Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other analysis software