Purchasing Agent

Division: Administration

Grade Level: N/A

Reports To: Upper Management

Positions Supervised: N/A

Travel: No Travel is expected for this job.

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Position Summary

Ables is seeking a purchasing agent that would be responsible for a multidivisional company, engaging in vendor and supplier purchases.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

  • Purchase goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates with department managers to maintain inventory levels.
  • Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous tracking history.
  • Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts.
  • Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
  • Meets with various vendors to obtain information about products and services such as price, availability, and delivery schedules.
  • Uses knowledge of the market to determine whether a product or service is good value for the company.
  • Prepares request purchase orders.
  • Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.
  • Excellent intrapersonal and customer service skills
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Through understanding of purchasing procedures and policies
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel experience
  • Previous purchasing experience is required.
  • Accounting and Finance Experience
  • Microsoft Access Experience
  • Must possess a quick-thinking mind
  • Creative problem solver

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • This position works in the office environment. The office environment is controlled and maintained in a safe manner. Adherence to the Safety Policy and Driving Safety Policy is vital.

Additional Considerations

Internal Relationships: Communicates and interacts with employees on all levels in the office. Sets an example for employees in the company. External Relationships: The title will have a high level of contact with customers and vendors and will be required to always maintain professional communication and appearance during work hours. Acknowledgement I have read and understand this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth herein. I accept the position and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability. I understand that this job description is not an employment contract, and that may be changed at any time based on business needs.

Job Benefits

N/A

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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