Job description
Future Tech has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Agent to join our procurement team. This role is responsible for purchasing both inventory and non-inventory items to support domestic and international operations. The Purchasing Agent also assists the department in coordinating expedited processes and ensures the quality and timely delivery of all procured items.
This is a full-time, United States-based, Remote position with work hours that align with our standard business hours: 8:30a - 5:30p Eastern time. Our benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401k with company match and PTO.
The responsibilities of the position include:
- Maintaining relationships with suppliers, ensuring open communication and addressing any issues that arise. Collaborating to resolve challenges and building positive partnerships.
- Following up with suppliers regarding delivery ETAs and processing the information within our ERP.
- Generating Purchase Orders: Creating and issuing purchase orders that specify the details of the items being purchased, quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines.
- Working closely with other departments such as sales, logistics, and finance, to ensure procurement activities align with the organization’s overall goals.
- Receiving inventory and non-inventory items based on emails, spreadsheets, and vendor websites/portals.
- Submitting and maintaining the RMA queue/process.
- Reviewing and managing the open purchase order queue ensuring that all suppliers deliver parts on time per commitment.
- Maintaining accurate, real-time system data to support reliable order fulfillment planning.
- Responding to, and organizing a high-volume of purchasing emails.
Qualifications include:
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in a corporate or professional setting
- Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail, with accurate data entry skills
- Self-motivated team player who can also work independently under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional interpersonal and customer service skills
Future Tech Enterprise, Inc. is an award-winning IT solution provider with capabilities in 50 countries. We provide cost-effective and customized IT solutions – from computer hardware and software, to configuration and networking, to staffing and support, to enterprise-sized clients in every vertical market. OEM-agnostic, Future Tech is uniquely positioned to meet all of our clients’ IT challenges, including: Security, Storage, Infrastructure, Collaboration, Disaster Prevention, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, Power Solutions and Asset Life Cycle Management.
Future Tech’s culture is all about working hard, working together, and finding the best ways to help our customers achieve their goals. Future Tech has earned multiple top employer awards based on our commitment to and support of our employees.
Future Tech was named 2024 Dell Technologies’ Federal Service Partner of the Year, Northrop Grumman Supplier Excellence 2024, and CRN Triple Crown - all were multiple years running. Future Tech also is one of few global IT solutions providers that is ISO 9001: 2015 Certified and AS 9100:2016. As supply chain complexities rise, Future Tech’s investment in quality control provides a distinct competitive advantage.
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Employment decisions at Future Tech Enterprise, Inc. will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Future Tech Enterprise, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
