Entry Level Purchasing Associate

Our fast-growing family of companies consisting of distributors, fabricators, manufacturers and motor and pump repair firms headquartered in New Hyde Park, Nassau County, New York is seeking a full-time Entry Level Purchasing Associate (0 to 2 years experience preferred) to join our team.

This is a full-time, on-site role.

Entry Level Purchasing Associate Responsibilities :

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items.

• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.

• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price.

• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.

• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.

• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.

• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.

• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

• Adjust minimum and maximum stocking levels based on demands.

• Maintain inventory levels.

• Maintain accurate costs on all purchased items.

• Act as liaison with AP regarding invoicing issues, vendor terms, price discrepancies etc. and works on vendors issues collaboratively.

• Coordinates with Sales Team on product specifications, lead times and expected delivery dates.

Entry Level Purchasing Associate Qualifications :

• Previous office experience preferred, not required

• Problem solving and reconciliation skills necessary

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to multi-task, must be strong with details and possess strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work well both independently and in a team setting

• Knowledge of MS Office software (Excel, Word)

• PC /Data Entry skills required

• Valid and clean driver's license to make trips to the bank and post office as needed.

Salary Range: $16 - $19/hour

Competitive Benefits Package

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• PTO program and paid holidays
• 401K

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa currently. Power-Flo Technologies and its subsidiaries participate in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Power-Flo Technologies is a unique Family of Companies consisting of distributors, fabricators, manufacturers and motor and pump repair firms serving the New York metropolitan and New England areas. We are a Master Distributor and Manufacturers Representative with REAL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS.