Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

1125 W Amity Rd, Boise, ID 83705, USA

Full-time

Job Description

Norco is currently seeking an individual to fill our Purchasing Agent position. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for acquiring the necessary goods and services for maintenance, repair and resale. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Review vendor qualification and selection
Negotiate prices, terms, rebates, freight, etc.
Responsible for the scheduling, ordering and expediting required goods and services
Control the necessary equipment, merchandise and services for a constant flow with a minimum inventory
Reduce slow moving, inactive and surplus inventory
Perform other tasks as assigned or necessary

Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal interaction with managers and vendors
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to accurately enter data into computer and acquire a working knowledge or any software applications necessary to the position
Perform basic mathematics calculations
Have an understanding of flow of products
Perform task requiring manual dexterity (i.e. processing paperwork, filing, stapling, sorting, etc.)
Sit for extended periods of time

Additional information

Norco offers a competitive compensation/benefit package, including:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical and Dependent Care Flex Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance provided at no cost to employee by Norco
Supplemental Accident, Disease, and Life Insurance options
Employee Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with Employer Matching
Employee Discount on products sold by Norco

Company Description

Founded in 1948, Norco is headquartered in Boise, Idaho and has more than 70 branches in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Wyoming. As a family and employee owned company we operate the nation's largest independent gas manufacturer/distributor of welding, safety, medical equipment and supplies. Norco is proud to be among the thousands of privately-owned businesses nationwide that offer their employees a meaningful stake in the business through employee stock ownership (ESOP).

At Norco we share a common mission: "Serving You Better." Treating customers, suppliers and each other with respect and dignity is our top priority. We work hard every day to serve others and create rich lives for our employees, their families, and the communities where we work and live.

Norco, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Norco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Norco, Inc is a Drug-Free workplace.

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