Purchasing Specialist - Exclusively In-Office

Description

ABOUT US:

Namify is in the business of belonging. For over 20 years, companies of all sizes have partnered with us to elevate their recognition programs, corporate gifting strategies, branding initiatives, and employee engagement. Through automation and more sustainable practices, we are revolutionizing an industry that has traditionally been wasteful and awkward. We are looking for energetic “inclusion superheroes” to join the cause. If you are a detail-oriented person and like the idea of creating more happiness in the workplace, we want to talk to you … like yesterday. We’re growing fast because the world recognizes how desperately services like ours are needed.

 ABOUT THIS POSITION: 

Namify LLC, a leading branding company and multi-channel distributor of branded promotional products, is looking for a Purchasing Specialist. The Purchasing Agent acting under the Operations Manager ensures that supplies and outsourced products are purchased and fulfilled to meet customer requirements. You will enjoy the excitement of a growing established industry leader, and achieve satisfaction by being able to immediately contribute to the success of the team while gaining valuable domestic and international purchasing experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop vendor relationships.
• Responsible for daily purchasing and fulfillment including: expediting, negotiations, obtaining hard cost savings, reporting and special projects.
• Ensures purchasing-related reports reflect current and accurate dates and information.
• Ensures vendors adhere to quality standards, committed delivery schedule and contract terms.
• Supports internal customers by facilitating accurate and favorable transactions.
• Analyzes purchase history of goods and services.
• Negotiates offers with vendors.
• Assist with occasional piecework/processing jobs as needed.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

• $18-22.00/hour, depending on experience
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Free Telehealth and Dr. visits through Nice Healthcare
• $50K Employer Paid Life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Monthly Company Lunches
• Continued Education and Employee Development
• Company sponsored recognition awards, lunches, events
• Credit to our internal employee swag store to pick out products and apparel YOU want!

SCHEDULE

• 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday (Full-time) - In Office

Requirements

Must have proper documentation for employment in the United States

Must perform Pre-Employment drug test

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Keen attention to detail and must be able to stay on task.
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills, as well as strong analytical problem solving skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in related fields or equivalent preferred.
• High level of personal integrity and reliability.
• Basic computer skills and ability to quickly learn new computer applications.
• Proficient with Google Suite applications.
• Ability to work with people in a courteous and professional manner.
• Strong work ethic and an ability to pick up processes and new tasks quickly is a must.
• Must be able to work in a sitting position, at a desk, for 7+ hours a day.
• Must be able to occasionally lift boxes weighing 25 pounds.

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO:

• Purchasing Manager

SCHEDULE:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (Full-time)

TRAINING:

Training for this position will be completed by the department manager. Training will consist of education on key processes, preparation and staging requirements by customer, location of tools, supplies and materials. You will be trained on how to use the order interface, how to properly read orders and where to look for notes. Additional training will be completed as processes evolve or as required.

SAFETY:

Namify enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each incumbent is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks as requested, and serving on safety committees and teams as requested. In addition, the incumbent must accept that they have responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves and others by adhering to all written and verbal instructions, promptly reporting and/or correcting all hazards or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to site leads and management on all safety issues.