Purchasing Associate

Job Description

Since 1976, Furniture Mart USA has been more than just a furniture retailer, it’s a place where people come to build careers, not just jobs. We believe in hiring great people and giving them the tools to grow, thrive, and make a difference. If you're passionate about helping others transform their house into a home, you’ll feel right at home here too.

Join a team that’s built on trust, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, Furniture Mart USA is where your future begins.

Our mission is simple: Transform houses into homes, employees into family, and customers into friends. If you share our vision and values, we invite you to join our team.

Starting Wage: $22-28/hour depending on experience

Summary:

• Full-Time (40 hrs/wk): Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
• Monitor supply levels and make appropriate purchases as necessary
• Evaluate vendors to determine best price and quality of supplies purchased while negotiating prices accordingly
• Receive and process all requests for supplies made by various company departments and locations.
• Allocate appropriate cost to proper location
• Retains records on purchases/requests/filled orders
• Responsible for licensing and registration of all fleet vehicles
• Travel Arrangements-Flights, Hotels, Conference rooms
• Reviews, codes and approves all invoices related to items purchased
• Coordinates and purchases food needs for meetings and events
• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries, to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other concerns
• Prepares, maintains, and reviews purchasing files, reports and price lists
• Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders
• Purchasing of Cell Phones and Managing of corporate account
• Purchasing of company uniforms
• Participates in department and company improvement activities, positively contributing to the team
• Proactively communicates issues and action taken or needed with Manager and/or Supervisor
• Maintains good attendance, punctuality and safe work practices
• Work in conjunction with Fleet Manager.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Effective collaborator and communicator
• Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate well with external and internal customers and management.
• Self-motivated and absolute attention to detail

Benefits: What’s in It for You?
As a full-time member of our Furniture Mart USA family, you will enjoy:

• Paid training
• Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Paid Time Off, and more
• 401(k) with employer match
• Big employee & family discounts on furniture and mattresses

Furniture Mart USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer