Job opening: MWR Purchasing Agent
Salary: $53 969 - 58 429 per year
Published at: Feb 09 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The primary purpose of this position is to support purchasing or retail merchandising functions.
Duties
May perform one or more of the following support purchasing or retail merchandising functions:
Purchases technical items and services, routine commercial or special purpose items made to order.
Responsible for preparing necessary purchasing documents and/or reviews and processes request for purchases to ensure procedural and regulatory requirements are met.
Researches catalogs, brochures, correspondence, and other appropriate reference material to find potential suppliers/vendors. Purchases and manages basic category(s) or narrow range of retail merchandise, which includes participating in market planning, stock assortment determination, items selection, pricing, vendor negotiation, and inventory management.
Assists in the development of annual merchandise and seasonal buy plans, consistent with goals and objectives.
Maintains current price lists of merchandise, ensures proper vendor pricing, and on resale items effects pricing adjustments. Investigates and resolves discrepancies in delivery, pricing, etc.
Maintains records of purchasing transactions and prepares documentation for superiors.
Meets and communicates with vendors to discuss item selections, price, terms of purchases, delivery, return order authorization, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Qualifications
Three years' experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to purchasing a variety of merchandise and/or services.
Ability to apply the mechanics of purchasing and common business practices as they relate to pricing, discounts, delivery, etc.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to negotiate with various levels of business representatives, customers, etc., in resolving issues.
Education
N/A
Contacts
- Address NAVBASE San Diego
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
US
- Name: Laela Hannify
- Email: [email protected]
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