Purchasing Agent Location ASSOCIATED TRUSS & LUMBER CO. Type Full Time Share this posting Benefits: + 401(k) + 401(k) matching + Employee discounts + Health insurance + Opportunity for advancement + Paid time off + Profit sharing + Training & development + Vision insurance JOB SUMMARY The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the timely purchase of materials, commodities, supplies, equipment, and services of appropriate quality and correct quantity from qualified suppliers, negotiate prices and delivery as necessary to achieve the lowest cost to the company, and execute Purchase Orders (P. O’S) in a timely manner based on either Purchasing Managers signal or non-inventory requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Monitor and maintain inventory to support the sales activity of the company. + Gather market data and monitor sales trends, including product projections, dips, and spikes. + Monitor supply trends- projection of product dips and spikes. + Place new P.O and monitor existing PO with product vendors + Analyze vendor performance i.e., on time shipment, quality of product to reduce supply uncertainties. + Analyze inventory turns and averages + Interact with unloading and yard personnel. + Assist sales and operations in managing inventory levels. + Assist with job site direct deliveries. + Analyze new products with sales team. + Work under the supervision of the purchasing manager. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience (Supply Chain or Operations degree preferred) + 3 to 5 years inventory control and/or purchasing experience + Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred + Knowledge of purchasing concepts and application preferred + Strong computer skills including MS Office software required COMPETENCIES + Comprehensive knowledge of material management and procurement function Skill in analyzing market trends + Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and technical skills + Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously + Knowledge of market and business and commodity management + Excellent oral and written communication skills + Excellent negotiation skills Strong organizational and time management skills WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds. Occasional travel may be required Compensation: $45,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Associated Truss & Lumber Our company is family owned and has been in business for over 57 years in the DFW metroplex. We manufacture wood roof trusses, floor trusses, and prefabricated walls. We also sell lumber to single family, commercial, multifamily, and industrial clients. Our company participates in the E-Verify program through Homeland Security and requires a pre-employment drug screen. Associated is friendly work environment with lots of room for growth and great benefits! Company Website: www.associatedtruss.com