Purchasing Agent

Are you an experienced Lubricants Purchasing Agent/Buyer - We want you

We don't just offer a job, we offer an opportunity Great benefits, great team environment, at a growing, successful company.

Dennis K. Burke Inc., headquartered in Taunton, MA, is always looking for great candidates. We are a family owned business, and one of New England's largest suppliers of diesel fuel, gasoline, and motor oil products. We take pride in being loyal to our customers, vendors and employees.

Summary:

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for executing and supporting all purchasing activities within the lubricant division. This role is responsible for supplier management, sourcing goods and services, and ensuring uninterrupted availability of products and consumables to support operational requirements.

The Purchasing Agent collaborates closely with the supply chain team, sales, and other internal departments to analyze demand, track inventory levels, and coordinate lead times, all while driving cost efficiency and optimizing overall supply chain performance.

• Create, analyze, and release purchase orders (PO's) within the ERP system
• Submit purchase orders to vendors and confirm accurate acknowledgment of products, pricing, quantities, and expected lead times. This includes order placement through various supplier portals and methods
• Continually monitor progress of orders with assigned vendors, updating expected ship dates and receipt dates with warehouse, sales, and other departments
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for raw materials and consumables through effective ERP controls and consistent analysis of changing business needs
• Identify, recommend, and establish defined levels for safety stock, minimum order quantities, and re-order points to optimize purchasing and receiving
• Monitor supplier performance, escalating material shortage risks internally and externally while ensuring suppliers meet committed delivery dates
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Finance, and Warehouse Management to verify invoice accuracy and appropriate crediting, while overseeing GR/IR variances and addressing any price differences.
• Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing, optimized purchasing, and logistics coordination to minimize freight costs
• Generate and maintain accurate purchasing reports, supplier records, and vendor performance data
• Set-up new vendors, including obtaining current COI and W9 information and establishing