Full Time Purchasing Agent

American Welding and Gas has an immediate need for a Purchasing Agent in our Raleigh, NC corporate headquarters.  

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for ordering hard goods inventory for AWG stores, tracking, and confirming these purchase orders with suppliers and AWG stores, resolving back orders, special orders and miscellaneous inventory related matters.  There are also additional duties including but not limited to: analyzing purchasing reports, evaluating inventory levels, collaborating with AWG stores, suppliers and/or Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies and other project work as directed.

Incentive: 

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Collaborative environment where your input is valued daily
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan 
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off      

Skills/Qualifications/Work Requirements:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience; 4-year degree preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong decision-making skills with minimal oversight
• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse groups including store managers, other internal customers, and suppliers.
• Works well in an evolving, fast paced, team environment.
• Microsoft Office Computer Skills required, intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data analysis a plus.
• 2-3 years of Purchasing experience preferred.
• Experience in compressed gas and welding industries a plus but not required.

AWG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.