US Purchasing Agent

Horizon Technology ([Link Removed]) is rated by leading trade magazines as one of the top ten independent computer component distributors worldwide, specializing in storage and display products. Horizon Technology has been in business for 14 years and has achieved 20% annual growth during that time. Horizon Technology is currently looking for a US Purchasing Agent to support Horizon's sales team.

Responsibilities for the position include:

1. Developing new suppliers in the US market through outbound phone calls
   

    

2. Identifying new business opportunities to increase market share and revenue growth
   

    

3. Building long-term business relationships and communicating with management through reports of trading activities
   

    

4. Purchasing & sales forecasts
   

    

5. Quarterly business plans.

The most qualified candidates will demonstrate the following:

1. Strong desire to challenge oneself
   

    

2. Superior communication skills (phone & written)
   

    

3. Developed negotiation tactics
   

    

4. Team building skills

This is a dynamic position in which the candidate must be able to think quickly, be self-motivated, and have the ability to leverage new business opportunities in order to increase Horizon's market share in the market place. Maintaining and building relationships with new and existing accounts is a must! The candidate must possess strong negotiation skills, professional telephone presence, excellent communication skills, and must be resourceful.

This position provides a tremendous opportunity for both financial and professional growth. Horizon Technology offers a base salary and a commission structure based on a percentage of Gross Profit. Compensation is more heavily weighted towards commission. First year compensation is typically $60,000-$80,000 with a second year compensation of $80,000-$120,000.

Work hours will be 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday

If you feel this purchasing position would be a good fit for you and you would like to join a company that offers salary plus a rewarding commission plan, take a look at our website ([Link Removed]) and send your resume by clicking on the 'apply now' button as an attached Word document. Only those resumes in a Word document will be considered.

Full medical and dental coverage and a 401K plan are offered.

Thank You!