Golden West Position Openings >> Purchasing Agent
Purchasing Agent
Summary
Title:Purchasing Agent
ID:1155
Department:Accounting
Job Type:Non-exempt (hourly)
Location:Rapid City, SD
Company:Golden West Technologies
Description

**$500 Sign-on Bonus**

**Paid after 90 days of successful on-boarding**


General Summary:

 

Purchases materials, supplies and equipment as authorized and maintains inventories and internal controls. Maintains appropriate inventory levels. Conducts inventory counts and assists with accounting functions as required. Assists the Accounting Technician with their duties.

 

Essential Job Functions:

  • Purchases all service order parts needed from approved vendors.
  • Maintains records of purchases, vendors, and catalogs to ensure availability of information.
  • Assists with inventory and accounting functions as required.
  • Negotiates returns of defective material and equipment.
  • Works closely with and assists the Accounting Technician.
  • Conducts periodic inventory counts to monitor stock levels and ascertain purchasing needs.
  • Keeps receiving and inventory logs for record keeping purposes.  Prepares receiving and inventory reports as requested.
  • Delivery and processing of invoices, packing slips, purchase receipts, and purchase orders in accordance with Accounting and Operational requirements.
  • Assists with scheduled inventory audits in accordance with Accounting and Operational requirements.
  • May recommend inventory and material distribution changes required to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Manages company cell phones and reconciles cell phone statements.

 

Other Responsibilities:

  • Performs all other related duties as assigned by Management.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 

  • Knowledge of Company products and services.
  • Knowledge of Company policies and procedures.
  • Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Complete knowledge of warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of general office procedures including basic bookkeeping practices.
  • Knowledge of Contact Management systems; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to operate various office equipment such as personal computer, various software programs, and telephone systems.
  • Ability to be diplomatic and tactful in given situations.
  • Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail.
  • Ability to make sound decisions using information at hand.
  • Ability to work safely and independently.
  • Ability to understand and verify requisitions, packing slips, invoices, and other records.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.


Education and/or Experience:

 

High school diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of two year’s experience in warehouse, inventory controls, shipping and receiving or related experience.  Accounting/bookkeeping knowledge helpful but not required.

 

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

 

Must have, or be able to obtain, and maintain a valid South Dakota driver’s license, have an excellent driving record and be insurable under the Company’s insurance policy.

 

Other Qualifications and/or Credentials:

 

Physical Requirements:

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-100%

Seeing:

Must be able to read computer screen and various reports.

 

 

 

 

X

Hearing:

Must be able to hear

well enough to communicate

with employees and business contacts.

 

 

 

X

 

Standing/Walking:

 

 

X

 

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:

 

X

 

 

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:

 

X

 

 

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:

Must be able to write, type,

and use phone system.

 

 

 

X

 

Sitting:

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working Conditions:

Good working conditions with the absence of disagreeable conditions. Climate controlled building with adequate lighting and space. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

**$500 Sign-on Bonus** 

**Paid after 90 days of successful on-boarding**

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