Guardian Protection · 6 hours ago
Purchasing Agent
Warrendale, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expGuardian Protection is a leading company in the smart home security industry, seeking high-energy individuals for their Entry-Level Purchasing Agent role. This position is responsible for supporting daily purchasing activities to ensure materials and services are ordered accurately and received on time, contributing to the smooth operation of the company.
Security & Investigations
Responsibilities
Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders in the ERP system in accordance with established procedures
Verify pricing, part numbers, and terms to ensure accuracy prior to order release
Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to confirm shipment dates, quantities, and delivery status. Escalate issues as needed and provide clear, timely updates
Proactively communicate purchase order status, delays, shortages, and delivery updates to internal stakeholders, including warehouse and operations teams that requested the materials
Maintain professional, consistent communication standards when interacting with vendors and internal partners
Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, and receiving issues through coordination with Accounting, Warehouse, and vendors
Support inventory accuracy by coordinating closely with warehouse and operations teams
Perform routine purchasing reports and administrative tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow defined processes consistently
Comfort communicating across departments with varying technical knowledge
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
Ability to learn ERP systems quickly
Dependable, organized, and comfortable working with transactional data
Preferred
post-secondary coursework in business or supply chain
1–2 years of experience in purchasing, operations, logistics, or administrative support
JD Edwards experience is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package starting day 1
Opportunity to grow within the company
Company
Guardian Protection
Protecting homes and businesses since 1950, Guardian Protection is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded security companies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Bradley
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Moriconi
Partnership Manager
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