Purchasing Agent- Twin Falls, ID

The Purchasing Agent position is a role located in the Twin Falls, Idaho office. As a Purchasing Agent you will be joining a well-established team at a growing company where you will support our teams by managing, tracking, and communicating inventory levels.  Among other qualities, a successful incumbent will have high attention to detail, be comfortable with computer-based work and display excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Description:

The duties described below are examples of the type of work required for the Purchasing Agent position. The areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: 

• Data Entry and Reporting – Use attention to detail when entering data into multiple reporting systems such as SAP, Coupa, Excel, etc. Act as administrator for Inventory levels and project management.
• Communication & Documentation– Utilize strong time management skills to create written communications and respond timely to all verbal communications.  Create documentation in all of the Microsoft office suite products, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Leadership Support – Accurately complete routine projects to support initiatives of the site leadership team. Understand and promote the Customer First Foundation Principals.
• Point of Contact for Support Departments – Communicate and coordinate with support departments such as safety, environmental, engineering, compliance, and finance.
• Safety – Understand and assist in adherence to a safety culture among office and operations teams.
• Training – Actively participate in all relevant training for the role and any facility specific training as needed. Act as a peer trainer for any less experienced peers.  
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Abilities, and Requirements:

• Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned.
• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Ability to work in an office setting while sitting, standing, walking up and down stairs regularly
• Standard schedule, with flexibility to complete certain projects.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Must be organized and have the ability to multi-task while working on multi projects and timelines.
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Background in accounting preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment when in the field including, but not limited to steel toed boots, eye protection, hard hat, gloves, high visibility vest, etc.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements for the Purchasing Agent position are similar to those typical in an office environment. Must be able to bend, stoop, lift up to 25 pounds alone, twist, climb, etc. Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate with all Team Members, vendors, and customers 100% of the time.