Description:
We are currently seeking candidates for a Purchasing Agent to be responsible for purchasing assigned and requested materials promptly. Selects sources based on analysis. Arranges vendor contracts, bargains for best costs and observes the quality of purchased materials.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Acts as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, or customers.
- Monitors frequency of purchases and recommends possible options to increase effectiveness of purchasing power.
- Ensures that materials, equipment, and supplies are ordered and delivered in a timely manner in accordance with Company policy.
- Chooses vendors, place orders, maintains records and handles returned goods.
- Prepares purchase requisitions, transportation, and delivery documents as well as related letters and memos.
- Handles inventory control and places orders as needed
- Codes and approves accounts payable for the service, supply, and hardware departments
- Maintains and updates computerized pricing of inventory
- Ability to follow through and react quickly to situations.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication
- Negotiation skills to maintain the most cost-effective pricing and contract terms for goods and services
- This position requires the ability to organize and prioritize workflows as well as meet deadlines.
- Determines what inventory items have become obsolete and coordinates the disposition of the inventory.
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One-year related experience and/or training.
• Ability to be flexible in dealing with changing priorities