Purchasing Agent

Summary

Join Future Tech as a Purchasing Agent and contribute to our procurement team's success. This remote, full-time position involves purchasing inventory and non-inventory items for domestic and international operations, coordinating expedited processes, and ensuring timely delivery. You will maintain supplier relationships, generate purchase orders, collaborate with other departments, and manage the RMA queue. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. Future Tech offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k with company match, and PTO.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in a corporate or professional setting
• Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, with accurate data entry skills
• Self-motivated team player who can also work independently under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional interpersonal and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring open communication and addressing any issues that arise
• Collaborate to resolve challenges and build positive partnerships
• Follow up with suppliers regarding delivery ETAs and processing the information within our ERP
• Generate Purchase Orders: Create and issue purchase orders that specify the details of the items being purchased, quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines
• Work closely with other departments such as sales, logistics, and finance, to ensure procurement activities align with the organization's overall goals
• Receive inventory and non-inventory items based on emails, spreadsheets, and vendor websites/portals
• Submit and maintain the RMA queue/process
• Review and manage the open purchase order queue ensuring that all suppliers deliver parts on time per commitment
• Maintain accurate, real-time system data to support reliable order fulfillment planning
• Respond to, and organize a high-volume of purchasing emails

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• PTO