Job description

Borderless Distribution is a global eCommerce logistics and strategy company that partners with some of the largest brands in the world to distribute product on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and more. We have 22 global locations, 9 global distribution centers, and offer a unique distribution model to our partners. We currently ship 28M units a year and are growing rapidly.

Borderless is looking for a skilled Purchasing Agent to buy goods and services necessary for our business. The person chosen for this role will have the means and opportunity to raise our profits by making the most high-quality and cost-effective purchases. As the ideal candidate for this position, you will need to have a keen eye for detail and a commercial mindset, as well as know how to evaluate market conditions and different suppliers. Superior communication skills will help you negotiate effectively and maintain profitable relationships. The goal is to acquire supplies that are critical for the success of our business operations, starting with supply management of our KY Warehouse and eventually managing supplies and purchasing for our other warehouses in North America.

Responsibilities

• Develop profitable purchasing strategies
• Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
• Streamline ordering practices and procedures throughout all warehouses to create structure & organization, as well as ensure cost effectiveness
• Review supplies to ensure quality
• Monitor stock levels
• Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures etc.)
• Keep updated records
• Invoice reviews to ensure accuracy

Requirements and skills

• Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions
• Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices
• Working knowledge of MS Office and purchasing software (e.g. SpendMap)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong analytical mindset
• Outstanding organizational skills

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, communications, or supply chain preferred. Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role, preferably in a warehouse setting. Proficient use of computers, Microsoft Office Suite- Excel. Experience with Google Workspace. Experience using WMS.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for 8-10 hours a day. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Regularly bend, stretch, lift and reach. Able to pull and push. May require travel 5-10% of the year.

Benefits: We seek to make working with Borderless worth it! Our total compensation package includes the following:

• PTO Accrual- 2 weeks within the first year
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance and long term disability
• Casual Dress Code
• Competitive Pay
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• HSA with company match
• Limited Spend FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Additional life insurance, short term disability, accident, pet insurance, and other voluntary benefit options available
• EAP available to all employees starting first day of employment
• Benefits kick in 1st of the month following start date

Borderless provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hebron, KY 41048: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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