Purchasing Agent/Buyer

Responsible for the procurement and management of inventory and supply chain visibility as well as specialized purchasing and operations duties described below. Will coordinate with manufacturers and rep agencies on a regular basis. Position may be considered for remote/hybrid office option, depending on level of experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Include the following: other duties may be assigned)

· Manage buy line parameters within scope of company policy

· Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action which may be taken

· Procure product based on Eclipse Operating System

· Develop and manage supplier relationships

· Build ownership of product group

· Acquire knowledge of products through training and education

· Review, manage and reconcile slow moving inventory

· Work with AP to resolve pricing discrepancies

· Work toward reducing product cost

· Strive to continually remove costs from the supply chain

· Specialized responsibilities include:

· Expediting, Hot queues, Dead stock, Returns, Special projects, VMI management.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

· Electrical, Utility, Industrial, and/or distribution experience preferred, but not required

· High School diploma or G.E.D.; or

· 2 - 5 years' of purchasing/buying experience and/or training; or

· Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements:

· Must be able to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively with little supervision

· Must demonstrate good time management skills

· Must possess strong planning, organizational and execution skills

· Must have the ability to set goals and meet deadlines

· Must possess excellent customer service skills

· Must demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities and ability to get the job done correctly and in a timely manner

· Must possess a proactive and positive team approach to problem resolution

· Must have the ability to establish strong working relationships with co-workers, customers, and management

· Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

· Basic computer skills – MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Above average typing skills and 10 key by touch

· Excellent phone etiquette & communication skills

Supervisory Responsibilities: (Check the appropriate box)

☒ None.

Working Conditions and Environment:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):

· Long and varied hours required occasionally

· Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment

· Ability to work in dusty conditions

Travel:

☒ No

Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type, and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance. The employee will frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

About OSS:

OSS is the leading utility focused electrical and supply chain service provider throughout California and Hawaii. We are a woman owned business dedicated to serving our associates, customers, and community by doing things right and treating people right. OSS is a proud partner of OneSource Distributors and Sonepar USA.

Key Alignment Topics:

OUR MISSION – To grow our company by doing things right and treating people right.

OUR VISION – To be the essential supply chain partner serving all utilities in California and Hawaii.

OUR VALUES – People, Safety, Integrity, Pride, Fun.

Disclaimer Statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. OSS is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Eclipse: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person