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ProSource

Purchasing Agent

ProSource, Santa Barbara, CA, United States


Purchasing Agent / Inventory Control

Position: Purchasing Agent

Reports To: Operations Manager

An opportunity for the organized warehouse and inventory specialist

We are an industry-leading Custom Installation firm located in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, CA, celebrating our 32nd year in business locally. We carry only the highest-quality lines and are supremely focused on delivering the ultimate experience for the high-end residential or specialty commercial Client. One of our unique competitive advantages is our family-centered culture and deep-rooted history in the community. Demand for our services is extremely high. We are expanding and need a skilled Project Manager that has people skills, accurate follow-through, and know-how. If you're good at what you do and are up to the challenge of delivering an exceptional experience for our clients, we can offer you a new career on our customer-focused team with an attractive income within a unique industry.

You Need

Respect, recognition, challenge, and excitement in an always evolving environment. A company that is financially stable and believes in your decision making capabilities. A positive team climate. Freedom to accurately manage, communicate, grow, and develop existing customer relationships in a professional account manager style. You love to deliver on your promises, and it shows. Doing it right counts!

We Want

An organized, service-oriented, and disciplined Purchasing Agent to join our proven AV integration team. A professional in attitude, accuracy, and follow-through, who can manage inbound/outbound product flow, communicate effectively, and track/organize inventory efficiently. A proven track record in Purchasing, Logistics, or Warehouse management in the Home Services, Construction, Retail Electronics, or Custom Integration industry is preferred.

Our Target Person is

-A Specialist - wants to be empowered to make necessary decisions
-Higher capacity - used to working in an environment with several projects going on at one time
-Empathetic - reads people well, intuitively, accurately
-Thorough and accurate, ensures the appropriate parties are informed of product status
-A self-starter that takes initiative but can also be cooperative, willing to accommodate and take direction
-Faster paced and very efficient. Can push to get things done with accurate detail follow-up
-Gets real satisfaction from helping others. Responds positively to pressure
-A connector with people, skilled at developing productive long-term relationships

We offer

A positive team environment and upside earning potential for your skills

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience & growth

Benefits include:

o 401K with automatic contributions by the company

o Expanded health coverage

o Life insurance

o Paid Holidays

o PTO starting with 1 week of PTO in the first year

o Company-wide profit-sharing program

If you are up to this challenge, please forward your resume for consideration.

Description:

Responsible for the procurement of product, for maintaining inventory levels, and for warehousing operations.

General Purpose:

Ensure materials, equipment, and supplies are available for projects and for retail sale, by means of procurement, and by managing the warehouse and shipping & receiving.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
-Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost-effective way; while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.

-Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational procedures.

-Maintains physical condition of warehouse as well as planning and implementing new design layouts as necessary.

-Implement procurement strategy and policies.

-Forecast procurement needs.

-Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and help to lower cost and secure agreements.

-Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.

-Maintain procurement files, as well tracking purchasing activity and measurements.

-Enter vendor invoices to ensure accurate and timely payment, and work with Accounts Payable Department to ensure vendor accounts are current.

-Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.

Desired Education and Experience

-Knowledge of logistics
-Experience with audio visual electronics
-Experience working with multiple vendors
-Direct work experience in warehouse operations
-Experience in organizing and controlling inventory
-Knowledge of retail product management
-Proven experience in purchase requisitions
-Proven experience in administration
-Ability to learn new inventory software
-Knowledge of forecasting product needs
-Experience building relationships with vendorsKey Competencies

-Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
-Planning and organizing
-Decision-making
-Communication skills
-Influencing and leading
-Delegation
-Team work
-Negotiation
-Conflict management
-Adaptability
-Stress tolerance

Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Smart Home Integration offers a tremendous growth opportunity for a variety of skill sets including sales, technician, project management, operations and more

According to CEDIA, the global trade association for the home technology industry, the most recent 2021 Integrated Home Market Analysis reports the estimated value of the integrated home market at $20.1B. Categories experiencing the most growth include lighting, motorized shades, lighting control, and networking. Smart Home Integrators offer careers in sales, operations, marketing, project management, finance, merchandising, purchasing, technical trades, and customer service. If you're seeking to make an impact from the start of your career, spark impressive change, learn new or innovative skills, and most importantly, gain success in a field that rewards ambitious hard workers, a Smart Home Integration opportunity is for you!

Benefits of working in Smart Home Integration

Opportunity for Growth

If you want a responsible and engaging position in a fun environment, why not choose the Smart Home Integration sector. With the proper training and career road map, you can write your own ticket!

Gain In-Demand Skills

As consumers focus on improving and connecting their lives at home, growth in the smart home sector is booming.