Purchasing Agent
Classification: Purchasing Agent
Compensation: $19.00 to $22.00 hourly
Robert Half is currently working with a client looking for a Purchasing Agent. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible to work and negotiate with suppliers to purchase goods and services for the company. As the Purchasing Agent you will be locating suppliers, researching goods, services and materials and processing purchasing orders. If you are a highly analytical and deadline oriented detail oriented, this is the Purchasing Agent position for you!
Responsibilities
- Request cost proposals and negotiate contracts and prices
- Manage records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments
- Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
- Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers
- Design and organize purchase orders
- Assess and compare suppliers, goods, and services
- Determine purchase needs and monitor inventory levels
- Develop and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures, etc.)
- Experience with high volume data entry
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills while working with vendors and suppliers
- A minimum of a HS Diploma or equivalent
If you have the right work experience and have immediate availability we want to hear from you!
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