Purchasing Agent

Overview

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond.  With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.  We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way.  Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve.  Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career? 

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!
• Pay range is $24.00 - $34.00/hour

The purchasing agent focuses on pricing and first line technical support for new and existing product lines as well as resolving defective product claims

Responsibilities

• Processing price and delivery requests for internal customers
• Providing answers to technical questions, including researching for that answer when necessary
• Providing alternative product suggestions for discontinued items or items that are unable to be sourced
• Obtain competitive bids based on sales needs
• Researching and sourcing items that are not currently within the Transcat line card
• Processing defective stock from the Transcat labs
• Work with the sales team, inventory analysts, and warehouse to process customer returns when necessary
• Communicate with vendors regarding product issues such as recalls or repeated defective claims
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while completing work in a timely manner
• Work well in a group and individually
• Proven computer skills including typing, WMS systems, and MS Office products

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The position is in an office but requires some time (less than 5%) in a warehouse. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status.  As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law.

We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.

Contingencies

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.