Purchasing Agent

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Job description

Overview:

Kelvix is an LED lighting solutions manufacturer that provides industry-leading customer service and support to agents, lighting specifiers, distributors, and electrical contractors.

We are:

• Dedicated to the Kelvix Way, upholding our service expectations no matter the obstacle.
• Committed to service that stems from a place of gratitude.
• Active collaborators who work in partnership with our customers to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Innovative and creative solutions providers.
• Experts, teachers, and learners, striving to improve and grow to provide the highest standards of customer experience.

If these values resonate with you and you're looking to work with a positive, flexible, and growing team, let's chat!

We are looking for a purchasing agent to directly oversee all purchasing functions, including order processing, tracking, and logistics. This position works closely with the Senior Purchasing Agent and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The purchasing agent collaborates with all members of the team to ensure department needs are met.

Position Responsibilities:

• Routinely monitor inventory levels to address changes in demand/lead time - ensuring stock levels adequately meet demand requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, develops recommendations, and provides insight for management.
• Maintain vendor/product information, vendor contacts, descriptions, MOQ's, purchase price, and delivery lead times.
• Develops analysis tools to optimize inventory levels, forecast future inventory requirements and provide financial analysis/ROI on proposed inventory investment opportunities.
• Manages urgent purchase orders and effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product delivery meets customer requirements.
• Helps resolve issues concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports/exports.
• Research/resolve inventory discrepancies and invoicing issues.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager, procuring new product samples and new product inventory.
• Communicate with overseas vendors, which may occasionally require flexible evening hours.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or relevant field preferred
• 2 to 4 years of experience in procurement (imports, raw materials & finished goods)
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP's, sumifs, pivot tables, etc.) highly desired
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal (experience with overseas vendor relations a plus)
• Experience with customs regulations and harmonized codes
• Ability to multi‐task and re‐align priorities throughout the day
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Compensation

• Competitive pay with opportunity for advancement
• Full medical, dental & vision benefits
• STD, LTD, Life Insurance
• Company 401K contribution of 3.0% begins 1 month after employment (no employee match required)
• Quarterly profit sharing

Job Type: Full-time, exempt

Salary: From $60,000.00 per year

Kelvix is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location