Purchasing Agent
Division: Administration
Grade Level: N/A
Reports To: Upper Management
Positions Supervised: N/A
Travel: No Travel is expected for this job.
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
Job Benefits
N/A
Disclaimer
Ables, Inc Employment Application
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