Elwood Staffing is seeking a purchasing agent for a local custom woodworking shop in Fort Collins. What's in it for you Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:Medical/ Vision/ Dental/ Rx plans. Holiday Pay. Teladoc (online care)Referral Bonus Incentive. Weekly Pay 401 k. And More! Purchasing Agent Details:Temp-to-Hire position$28.00 to $35.00 /hour. Full Time work available. First Shift (Monday through Friday)Issue and manage purchase orders for raw materials, shop supplies, resale products, and general business needs. Manage inventory levels and reorder supplies to ensure continuous availability. Communicate with multiple vendors to confirm pricing, availability, and delivery timelines. Track open POs and follow up with vendors to resolve delays or discrepancies. Evaluate vendor performance and support cost-saving initiatives Maintain updated records of purchasing activity, pricing, and vendor contacts. Work closely with warehouse teams to coordinate receiving and stocking of purchased materials. Identify and correct discrepancies between POs and vendor invoices. Maintain digital and physical filing systems for purchase orders and vendor records. Collaborate with accounting staff to resolve billing or invoicing discrepancies Prepare purchasing reports for management review as requested. Assist with product setup and pricing updates in the inventory system. Support safety stock levels and ensure materials critical to operations are proactively sourced. Assist with coordinating deliveries and communicating backorders or delays to stakeholders. Purchasing Agent Qualifications:Proven experience in a purchasing assistant role or similar administrative capacity. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and managing purchase orders Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors. Excellent organizational and time management abilities. Previous experience as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Specialist, or Buyer. Familiarity with inventory management systems. Previous experience with lumber and/or construction Applicant may be subject to a background check. Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment - A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

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