The purchasing agent should be responsible for the order processing and payment collection.

12/25/2021: Fort Smith, AR

Purchasing agents, often referred to as Purchasers or Buyers, closely work with purchasing managers and are primarily responsible for the supervision of negotiating and analyzing with suppliers.

12/23/2021: Ventura, CA

Purchasing Agents usually assure that supplies get ordered on time, find methods to strengthen supply chains, keep track of stocks, and assure supply chain continuity.

01/22/2022: Parkersburg, WV

As a purchasing agent, the candidates must critically negotiate the best available agreements and critically evaluate services, products, and suppliers.

01/15/2022: Carson City, NV

Purchasing agents usually work for processing, researching, and verifying businesses and service and product purchase orders.

02/23/2022: Boulder, CO

To be a Purchasing Agent typically requires 3-5 years of related experience, or may need 2 years experience with additional specialized training and/or certification.

01/03/2022: Benton Harbor, MI

Although educational requirements for buyers and purchasing agents may vary by the size of the organization and the type of product, all need extensive on-the-job training.

02/04/2022: Clearwater, FL

A master’s degree may be required for advancement to some top-level Purchasing agent jobs.

02/11/2022: Erie, PA

Any jobs that had something with talking on the phone, negotiating, market research, cost accounting, statistics, customer service, etc. represent a good preparation for a position of a purchasing agent.

01/27/2022: Yakima, WA

Buyers and Purchasing agents can also get certified though not required by most employers.

02/26/2022: New London, CT