IT Purchasing Agent

Description

The most prestigious lending institutions entrust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests throughout the country. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm whose focus on ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests makes us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents creditors in a variety of consumer and commercial recovery and litigation efforts. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and maintains office locations throughout the United States.

Zwicker is presently seeking an IT Purchase Agent to join our team onsite in Andover, MA. The base salary range for this position is $65,000-$70,000 per year.

Responsibilities include

• Supplier Research and Evaluation: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery capabilities. Maintain positive relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms. 
• Purchase Order Management: Process purchase orders, verify specifications, and ensure timely delivery of goods. Update purchase orders as shipments arrive and resolve any discrepancies. 
• Market Analysis: Analyze market trends to forecast purchasing needs and make informed decisions about procurement strategies
• Inventory Monitoring: Track inventory levels and determine purchasing needs to avoid shortages or overstock situations
• Documentation and reporting: Maintain accurate records of transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments. Prepare reports on purchasing activities and supplier performance.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required; a degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience as a purchasing agent with an I.T. focus
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills are essential. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Physical Qualifications

• Be able to lift five pounds or more
• Be able to sit 90% of the work day at times
• Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
• Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence
• Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
• Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
• Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule 

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements for this position, please contact Human Resources. 

This is a full-time, full-benefit position. The benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401K with match. 

No phone calls, no agencies, EOE, drug-free workplace.

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Each posted position will be active for at least five (5) business days, during which time all qualified and eligible employees can apply.