Purchasing Agent I

About the role

The purpose of this job is to provide product and services sourcing as well as store support encompassing response and resolution to store needs and problems.

• Lead product and services administration and store support including sourcing, testing, and selecting new products, programs, and services; respond to store needs and solve store problems
• Compile and send out bid packages to potential vendors, analyze returned packages, negotiate contract terms and review, and analyze and edit contracts
• Recommend and collaborate in vendor evaluation, selection, and negotiation process; establish and maintain contractual and business relationships with the vendors, and adjust sourcing strategies based on supplier performance business unit input
• Conduct pricing analyses and total cost models as well as ad-hoc and standard reports
• Organize, review, and analyze company data to identify trends, create meaningful reporting, and develop action items
• Remain current with market trends through relationship with vendors; perform market research and identify new solutions to company's key problems
• Identify, develop, and implement strategies to achieve process improvements and secure reductions according to implementation plans including post-bid invoice review to verify and track attained savings
• Model behaviors that support the company's common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with major in finance, accounting, or related business field preferred
• Minimum two years' related business experience required
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word skills, Excel and PowerPoint required
• Good understanding or knowledge of contract basics preferred
• Knowledgeable about factors affecting market and pricing of products

Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple problem resolutions and work-streams concurrently
• Manage competing priorities while ensuring excellent service and product quality versus cost
• Demonstrated analytical skills including the ability to perform financial modeling and coherently summarize results
• Proven and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and balance the demands of changing priorities

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

Additional Information

• Flexible Schedule
• 401(k)
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible spending account
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Pilot Flying J provides an extensive training program to help provide new hires with everything they need to succeed and thrive in our fast-paced environment!