Purchasing Agent - Xpress

Full Time
Wichita, KS 67213
Posted
Job description

Working at Envision means having a job that’s more than just a way to make money. It's a job that makes a difference.

We offer team members:

  • Careers with purpose
  • Teamwork environment
  • Amazing 401K Retirement Plan
  • Envision Paid Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Plans
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • PTO & Vacation
  • Tuition Reimbursement

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for all purchasing, customer service, inventories and contracting for Envision Xpress base service stores located on military bases.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE


  • Procure all items for resale.
  • Prepare and submit Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s) to vendors.
  • Prepare and submit quotes to customers.
  • Research and identify best buy vendors.
  • Set up and maintain item pricing and information on contract catalogs, point of sales system and web sites.
  • Aid and assist in increasing overall margins.
  • Identify and update ETS and discontinued items.
  • Maintain/improve vendor relations.
  • Monitor Base Store inventories and assist with min/max levels.
  • Maintain monthly "fill rate" of 97% or higher.
  • Recommend to supervisor new items and to discontinue low turnover items.
  • Resolve all pricing, quality, quantity and freight discrepancies on any purchases.
  • Monitor and document vendor performances.
  • Review items for possible item number consolidation.
  • Contact vendors and negotiate pricing, terms and conditions.
  • Aid and assist in ways to substantially increase Ability One sales.
  • Support base store promotional efforts with supervisor and store managers.
  • Provide reports for management as requested.
  • Coordinate sharing of information with other Purchasing Agents.
  • Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE


Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.


Experience: Minimum of three years previous experience in procurement or related work required; previous experience in government procurement, contracting and inventory control preferred.


Knowledge/Skills:

  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and business websites.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated and ability to multi-task.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


Total Number of Employees Directly Supervising: 0


Number of Subordinate Supervisors Reporting to Position: 0


VISION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE (check one)


Can be performed with or without assistive technology:

X Required to perform activities such as: preparing/analyzing data/figures; viewing a computer screen; reading; inspecting small objects for defects; using measuring devices; and/or assembling parts with close eye contact.

___ Required to perform activities such as: operating machinery and/or power tools at or within arm’s reach; performing non-repetitive tasks such as carpentry work or repairing machinery.


___ Required to review/inspect own assigned work, the work of others, or facilities or structures.


Requires normal (or corrected to normal) vision/acuity:


___ Required to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment such as forklifts.


COMMENTS


Envision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without illegal discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, military status or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, and any other status protected by law.

Envision employs and advances in employment individuals with disabilities and veterans, and treats qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.


Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is intended to convey generally the duties of this job. It is not an all-inclusive listing of duties, and it is not a contract, expressed or implied.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

In an average workday, employee must (check one frequency for each task):

Task


None


Occasional


Frequent


Constant



Stand


X



Walk


X



Sit


X



Bend/stoop


X



Climb


X



Reach above shoulders


X



Squat/crouch/kneel


X



Push/pull


X



Lift


X



Usual amount


X <10 lbs


11-25 lbs


26-50 lbs


51+ lbs



Carry


X



Usual amount


X <10 lbs


11-25 lbs


26-50 lbs


51+ lbs



Employee must use hands for repetitive action such as (please check all):

Task


Right


Hand


Left


Hand



Simple grasping


X Yes


No


X Yes


No



Firm grasping


Yes


X No


Yes


X No



Fine manipulation


X Yes


No


X Yes


No



WORKING CONDITIONS INCLUDE

In an average workday, employee is exposed to (check one frequency for each task):

Task


None


Occasional


Frequent


Constant



General shop or store conditions


X



General office environment


X



Humid, extreme hot/cold temps (non-weather)


X



Outdoor weather conditions


X



Fumes or airborne particles


X



Fluorescent lights


X



Moving, mechanical parts


X



Toxic chemicals


X



Loud noise intensity levels


X



Risk of electrical shock


X



Travel for job


X

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