[Remote] Purchasing Agent
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OfficeLuv is a company focused on delivering excellent customer experiences, and they are seeking a Purchasing Agent for a temporary remote role. The Purchasing Agent will manage orders, maintain product listings, and ensure strong vendor relationships while adhering to company standards.
Responsibilities
- Fulfill orders on behalf of customers for a variety of products across a variety of vendors
- Place purchase orders with suppliers, schedule deliveries, and manage logistics
- Create and maintain accurate product listings in our catalog
- Adhere to documented standards around approved items, pricing, and vendors
- Verify purchase orders and acceptable vendors by comparing items/vendors requested to the catalog; clarify unclear items; recommend alternatives
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with Operations, Sales, Customer Success, and Finance
- Communication through customer support channels regarding issues and the resolution of orders
- Proactively contact vendors on occasion to ensure on-time deliveries, resolve stockouts, and address other problems
- Verify receipt of items by comparing tracking information to customer feedback; resolve shipment errors with suppliers
- Assist and contribute to process improvement projects within the department and across the organization
Skills
- Experience with online purchasing and data entry in a variety of software systems
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
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