Job Summary:
Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of purchasing requests; maintaining related records and system information; price negotiations to achieve cost efficiency; conducting research and delivering conclusions in connection with product purchases and corporate purchasing initiatives.

Responsibilities:
• Develop profitable purchasing strategies
• Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
• Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
• Analyze offers and implement effective negotiation tactics
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance with terms of contracts
• Authorize payments and maintain receipts and records
• Monitor and maintain inventory, reorder points and vendor lists
• Prepare and submit detailed reports

Other Duties:
• Miscellaneous as requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role
• Proven experience with sourcing, negotiation and vendor management
• Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic math
• Working knowledge of purchasing software preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong analytical mindset
• Outstanding prioritization and organizational skills
• Experience with an ERP system is a plus
• Ability to read, write, and understand English

Physical Demands:
• Ability to sit for long periods of time frequently
• Ability to climb stairs frequently
• Ability to reach in front and overhead frequently
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel stoop and crouch frequently
• Ability to use both right and left handle to grasp, handle, finger and hold frequently
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to climb ladders occasionally
• Ability to stand and walk occasionally
• Ability to type

Location:
• 512 W. Court St. Rome, NY 13440

Job type:
• Full-Time
• Non-Exempt
• In-Person

Expected hours per week:
• 40 Hours A Week

Schedule:
• Monday-Friday
• 8 Hours A Day
• 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Pay:
• $20.00 - $25.00 Per Hour

Benefits:
• Contributory medical insurance
• Employer paid dental insurance
• Employer paid vision insurance
• NYS short-term disability insurance
• Employer Paid Long-term disability insurance
• Employer paid term life insurance
• Employer paid whole life insurance
• Profit-Sharing/401K
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Legal Insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid on-the-job training
• Tools provided
• Free parking