What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at GL Staffing Services, Inc.?
Job Title: Purchasing Agent
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $27.00 – $32.00 per hour
Benefits: 401(k), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off
Overview:
A global manufacturer of pool, spa, and deck finishes is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly organized Purchasing Agent. This role is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services essential to daily operations, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills, a commercial mindset, and the ability to evaluate suppliers and market conditions effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers for purchasing raw materials, finished goods, marketing supplies, and miscellaneous items
- Issue purchase orders and verify material specifications and pricing
- Resolve shipment discrepancies and pricing issues promptly
- Process and receive miscellaneous purchases in the system; submit documentation to Accounts Payable
- Maintain accurate and organized documentation and filing systems
- Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, availability, and other relevant criteria
- Research and identify additional suppliers to reduce shortages and improve pricing and quality
- Negotiate and periodically renegotiate contracts to secure best pricing and delivery terms
- Review purchase requests and recommend cost-effective alternatives
- Coordinate delivery schedules and resolve shipping errors with suppliers
- Analyze raw material requirements to maximize bulk purchase savings and minimize obsolete inventory
- Establish and maintain lead times for standard raw materials and production supplies
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Purchasing Agent or in a similar purchasing/procurement role
- Strong experience negotiating prices, terms, and supplier agreements
- Knowledge of market research, data analysis, and purchasing best practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Proficient in basic Excel
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- BS/BA in Business Administration or related field (MS/MA is a plus)
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Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $32