Purchasing Agent

  • Full-time

Company Description

Company Description

Leading Label Company is currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to add to the team. The Accounts Payable Clerk reports directly to the Controller and is responsible for all of the accounts payable functions and ensures that the vendors are paid in a timely manner.

Edwards Label is a rapidly growing innovative packaging printer, specializing in pressure sensitive labels and flexible packaging for retail, commercial, and industrial markets. We are known by our clients for our quick turnaround time, ingenuity, and unmatched customer service. As an employer, we have a strong company culture that seeks to empower our employees to reach their highest potential. Because our company works in a unique niche market of printing, we strongly believe in training and promoting from within.

For more information regarding our company please view our website: www.edwardslabel.com.

Edwards Label also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays and vacation.

Job Description

•    Adheres to purchasing policies, process, procedures
•    Monitor and maintain controlled inventories Receive and put up orders in an organized manner and keep current record of inventory
•    Negotiates vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on budget and schedule cycles
•    Work with department leads to understand their purchasing needs
•    Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications, pricing, and obtaining approvals
•    Analyzing any problems e.g .. : unclear orders, and alternative for out of stock products
•    Maintain organized records of purchase orders, contracts, and bills
•    Assist in Month End Close
•    Preform Quarterly Inventory Audits
•    Prepare and analyze budgets and purchases

Qualifications

•    An understanding and knowledge of accounting principles
•    Accounting database knowledge required
•    Microsoft Office, and Google products knowledge is required
•    Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and competence in performing job functions
•    Possess strong communication skills
•    Excellent oral, written and organizational skills
•    Great attention to detail
•    Demonstrates strong problem solving skills

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Some college courses are a plus.

Compensation: $17/hr 

Additional Information

Edwards Label is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons.  Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.