Mar 02, 2023

Purchasing Agent- Xpress Water - Wichita, KS

  • Envision
  • Wichita, KS
Full-Time Administration Defense Government Nonprofit - Social Services Other Purchasing - Procurement

Job Description

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Purchasing Agent - Xpress

Job Details

Job Location
Water - Wichita, KS
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Day Shift
Job Category
Manufacturing

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.

States

KS

Security Clearance

NO Security Clearance

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