Summary Job title: Purchasing Agent Job ID: 202598030006 Department: Iowa - 3E Location: IA-Windsor Heights Description Summary: As a Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for sourcing goods and managing vendors. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic, high-quality, and cost-effective procurement activities across multiple suppliers and business facets. You should know how to evaluate market conditions and negotiate effectively to maintain relationships with customers and vendors. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring optimal turns, eliminating aged inventory, and keeping up with the market demand for new products. Organizational skills and attention to detail will play a vital role in managing large projects for our customers and retrieving the correct material for the job. Reports to: Profit Center Manager Minimum Qualifications: + Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management, negotiation, and networking + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES + Analytical skills + Solid judgment with ability to make decisions in a fluid environment and overcome challenges Preferred Qualifications: + Purchasing or Project Management: 1 year + Inside sales: 1 year + College degree Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment and various warehouse locations and conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Essential Job Functions: + Work with internal teams to understand purchasing needs and establish priorities + Identify purchasing opportunities and negotiate competitive prices and terms with suppliers + Compile and review purchase orders and purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of items requested + Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing information + Ensure timely delivery of purchased items and resolve any discrepancies or issues with suppliers + Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of quality products and services + Assist in managing inventory levels and ensuring optimal stock levels are maintained CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran