Purchasing Agent

Company: Automation-X Corporation
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Automation-X, the industry leader in oil and gas wellhead automation products, has an outstanding opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant with our Corporate Supply Chain team. This position will be based in our Corporate office. Our success is built on delivering integrated automation solutions to the oil and gas industry. We are looking for a motivated professional with experience in purchasing to provide support and customer service across the company to our team and to our customers.For more information on the company: CompensationSalary: $40,000 - $48,000 per yearThis is an hourly position starting at $20- $23 per hour. This position is eligible for overtime. Automation-X offers an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(K) with a strong company match. Paid vacation, sick time and 9 paid holidays throughout the year. Purchasing Assistant Position SummaryThe Purchasing Assistant works closely with the Sales team and our many vendors to ensure timely communications with a focus on vendor specific activities and requirements as well as pricing and product updates within the database. This role functions as a part of the Supply Chain Department and collaborates with Purchasing, Inventory and Database team members regularly. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant

• Vendor specific activities and order processing platforms
• Pricing and product updated within the system
• Respond to and process Requests for Quotes from Sales team
• Communications with vendors
• Purchasing is the point of contact between vendors and Sales in most cases
• Email and phone communications with vendors and Automation-X team
• Work in NetSuite to maintain Purchase Orders
• Managing and addressing assigned Purchasing reports
• Performs other duties as assigned Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  Requirements:
  Education and Experience Requirements
  • High School or Equivalent Required Preferred Skills and Abilities of the Purchasing Assistant
    • NetSuite Experience, or experience with similar software
    • Experience managing and working with databases
    • Previous experience in a high volume purchasing department
    • Inventory experience and understanding highly preferred
    • Experience in the Oil and Gas industry a plus
    • Knowledge in use of personal computer and PC Software (Microsoft Office, Google Suite)
    • Superior written and verbal communication skills and inter-personal skills
    • Professional and personable demeanor
    • Superior organizational, decision-making and follow-up skills
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while engaging and building strong professional relationships with the team
    • Passionate and high energy which can assist in selling future vision to customers and vendors
    • Strong detail orientation, with focus on quality
    • Focused on continuous learning and developing new skills
    • Excellent process orientation which focuses on efficiency Working Conditions and Physical Demands of the Purchasing Assistant PositionThis position is based in a professional office environment with some travel occasionally. Travel RequiredSome travel may be required on an as needed basis, but this position is primarily in office. Additional NotesAll employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws. PM21PI181878007

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