Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agents work and negotiate with suppliers to purchase goods and services for the company they represent. This role may have the following duties and responsibilities:

Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria
• Interviewing vendors to learn about products, service,s and pricing
• Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
• Verifying purchases by comparing them to a primary list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
• Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
• Authorizing payments and maintaining receipts, records, and inventories
• Tracking and maintaining inventory of supplies

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required, college degree a plus
• 3 years previous experience in purchasing preferred
• Strong data entry skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills

Physical demands:

• Ability to communicate orally with others, (subordinates, management,)
• Standing on hard surface for extended periods of time
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for safe conduct on the manufacturing floor and to meet job responsibilities
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Good manual dexterity to meet job responsibilities
• Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of problems.

Work Environment:
This job is indoors. Activities will include both sitting and standing. These activities will occur in the parts/purchasing area. Although the position is indoors there will be varying temperatures between different areas.