Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

A purchasing agent procures raw materials, equipment, supplies, and services for an organization. They evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage purchase orders to ensure cost-efficiency and timely delivery of quality goods.

Key Responsibilities

Typical and day-to-day functions

• Negotiation: Evaluate price proposals and negotiate contracts to secure the best value for the organization.
• Procurement: Prepare purchase orders, review requisition requests, and process invoices for payment.
• Vendor Management: Build long-term relationships with vendors and address defective or unacceptable goods.
• Inventory & Tracking: Monitor inventory levels, track shipments, and forecast purchasing needs to prevent shortages

Skills and Qualifications:

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze market trends, financial reports, and pricing data to optimize procurement costs.
• Negotiation: Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with vendors to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Problem-Solving: Capability to quickly resolve supply chain disruptions, delays, or quality issues.
• Organization: Ability to maintain accurate records of transactions and communications
• Curious: Ask questions if something doesn’t make sense. Get to the bottom of a problem and solve it.
• Experience with Inventory Software/ERP systems
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Prefer a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or finance or Certifications such as the Certified Professional Purchasing

$65,000/year to start, depending on experience.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance premium paid at 75%
• Vision Insurance premium paid at 100%
• Dental Insurance
• Pet insurance paid for one pet
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Retention and referral bonuses

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