Textile company servicing the Apparel, Home Décor, and Industrial markets is in search of a Purchasing Agent to join our dynamic team! The right candidate will be proactive, with experience in inventory management, and an eye for detail.

Purchasing Agent Responsibilities:

• Issue, Prioritize, and Expedite Purchase orders with Vendors
• Analyze Sales and Usage numbers to create purchase orders
• Request bids and create summary worksheets of quotes as well as negotiate prices on purchase orders
• Communicate specifications for purchase orders
• Maintain our purchase order system with current specifications, pricing, minimums, and other information
• Understand current Vendor capabilities, create summary worksheets to keep track of these capabilities, and maintain a resource library of samples
• Communicate quality problems to vendors and work to resolve issues to improve future performance as well as write up Debit Memos
• Coordinate freight on Foreign shipments and tracking all documents such as original invoice, packing slip, and bill of lading
• Proof read import documents for accuracy and inputting the information into our system for payment, inputting warehouse receipts, and inputting banking and wire information
• Proof read all import entries for proper duty rates and shipping charges
• Resolution of product problems with Vendors such as quality problems or shipping errors

Qualifications:

• Microsoft Excel/Word knowledge is required
• Cross-training on other positions is required
• Knowledge of fabrics is a plus

Benefits:

• 401K Matching up to 6% of salary
• Profit sharing of approx. 5%, plus bonus
• Health Care and Dental Insurance
• Flex (Cafeteria) Plan
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

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