Purchasing Agent

Company: Automation-X Corporation
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Description:The Purchasing Agent 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 Purchasing Department and collaborates with Purchasing, Inventory and Database team members regularly.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.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 assignedOther 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 RequiredPreferred 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.PM21PIc372c09d4bf4-37820-37391906

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