Trade Supply Group (TSG) is a private equity with a portfolio of 3 business verticals specializing in the distribution of building materials in the NY metro area.

We are a dynamic, growth-oriented company that offers exciting career opportunities, believes in selling value, and doing whatever it takes for our customers. Our employees are ambitious, bright, hardworking, passionate, and have a strong desire to grow both professionally and personally.

We are looking for a Purchasing Agent for our Lumber division. The perfect candidate will have impeccable self-management skills, is detail-oriented, and highly analytical. Our goal is to add members to our team who want to grow with us and who are looking for a career, not just a job.

Location: Long Island, NY

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all product inventory needs are processed, confirmed, and brought in a timely manner.
• Work with vendors to expedite orders and proactively communicate estimated delivery dates to Sales/Customer Service team.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors by obtaining new product information, price updates, price negotiations, discount structure, and rebates.
• Develop and maintain trust with Showroom Sales Representatives by working with them to understand customer needs and stocking strategies.
• Attend vendor training sessions and work closely with the Sales team to obtain product knowledge.
• Maintain vendor price sheets within the ERP system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Confirm pricing upon receiving order acknowledgment and work with Finance to reconcile any differences between PO and invoice.
• Coordinate and follow up with operations/vendors to process returns and minimize inventory at risk.
• Understand, analyze, and positively influence the monthly inventory flash report which shows inventory turns, gross margin return on investment (GMROI), inventory at risk, stocking inventory & stock-outs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel and Word) and must be able to utilize Excel functions (ie: vlookups, if statements, etc.)
• Experience with ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be organized and diligent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to travel between locations?

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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