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Purchasing Agent

The Strainrite Companies
Auburn, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at The Strainrite Companies?

  • Source, evaluate and purchase products.
  • Negotiate cost effective solutions.
  • Responsible for reviewing purchase orders, working with outside vendors, internal departments, examining pricing and availability of items, reviewing alternatives to fulfill objectives

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 1-3 years purchasing or related field experience.
  • Ability to multi-task and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work as a team as well as self-directed.
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating data with proficiency in Microsoft office, word and excel.

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22

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