Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

As a Purchasing Agent, you will purchase tools, equipment, packaging, office supplies, and raw materials as needed to support the Palmetto automated distribution center operations. Executes contracts and builds relationships with outside suppliers as required to acquire necessary items for the effective performance of the Palmetto site. Performs limited clerical duties for maintenance and operations functions. Obtains competitive price quotes for various purchases including operational supplies and maintenance parts inventory. Upon authorization, forwards purchase orders to designated vendor.

What You'll Do :

• Research and locate applicable vendors, conduct interviews / meetings with suppliers to facilitate timely and effective acquisition of items. Obtain competitive quotes and forward authorized purchase requisitions to designated vendors.
• Perform procurement follow-up and evaluate vendor conformance to terms of the purchase agreement including order expediting.
• Perform invoice reconciliation and complete weekly accounts payable and monthly accrual reports.
• Assist Scheduler / Planner in maintaining appropriate inventory of maintenance parts and supplies.
• Maintain inventory of all specified shipping and production materials (i.e., cardboard, paper, labels, ribbon, etc.). Support other miscellaneous operational requirements required daily.
• Maintain supply room inventory of general operations-based items and office supplies. Manage the issuance and re-order activity of this inventory for the site.
• Input data into the computerized maintenance and asset management system (FMX) from a Purchasing perspective including contact, purchase order, delivery, and detail information. Develop various reports / spreadsheets as needed out of both the FMX system and from spreadsheet software.
• Request needed SDS sheets for all chemicals and other items requiring such documentation. Maintain purchasing records and document departmental cost savings.
• Use company vehicle if required to run errands and purchase miscellaneous supplies.
• Coordinate the return and repair of equipment, power supplies, scanners, and replacement parts for maintenance and operations.
• Perform temporary clerical / administrative assistance for maintenance staff if necessary.
• Monitor and track equipment repairs performed by outside contractors (i.e., personal protective equipment, walkie-talkies, powered vehicles).

What You'll Bring :

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes :

Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.