What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Advantage Sport & Fitness, Inc.?
Are you meticulous, consistent, and incredibly attentive to detail? Do you have an interest in fitness and want to work for an amazing company with growth protentional? Come join the Advantage team!
About us
Advantage Sport & Fitness, Inc. provides premium fitness equipment to commercial facilities on the East Coast (Maine to northern Florida). We are seeking an individual to join our purchasing team and work in our headquarters in Ithaca, NY.
Job Responsibilities
- Tracking lead times and product availability of assigned vendors
- Placing purchase orders
- Tracking purchase orders until receipt
- Communicating with vendors and staff about backorders, lead times, and product availability
- Processing invoices from vendors in a timely manner
- Selecting freight methods for maximum efficiency and minimum cost
- Problem solving (with supervisor leadership) for backorders, extended lead times and oversold products
Benefits & Compensation
- Position qualifies for overtime
- Medical & dental insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pay range is $42,000-45,000, commensurate with experience
Our ideal candidate
- Lives in the Ithaca area and can work in the office Monday-Friday (no relocation assistance for this position). Please note, we are also considering the possibility of this as a remote position but would prefer someone who can work in-person.
- Can work 40-45 hours weekly and has a consistent attendance record
- Has excellent written and oral communication skills
- Possesses a very high level of attention to detail
- Is efficient, has effective time-management skills and great follow-through
- Has strong computer literacy
- Follows established workflow and systems but is flexible when handling the unexpected
- Has an authentic personality with a high degree of integrity
- Has general knowledge about (or is interested in) fitness equipment
- Has experience in purchasing or similar work
Advantage Sport & Fitness, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religious persuasion, political belief, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, marital status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, military status or any other legally protected status. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any experience with fitness equipment not detailed on your resume?
Ability to Commute:
- Ithaca, NY 14850 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ithaca, NY 14850: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,000 - $45,000