Purchasing Agent

Caldwell Tanks
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2024

We are seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our team. This person will compile information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material by performing the following duties.

  • Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
  • Determines needs for required purchases based on inventory levels.
  • Prepares purchase orders or bid requests for items, materials, or services of a technical and specialized nature.
  • Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
  • Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
  • Performs material take-offs from AutoCAD prints for production needs.
  • Resolves purchase order and invoice differences with suppliers, as to wrong deliveries, payments, invoices, credits, payment terms, and duplicate billings.
  • Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
  • Expedites delivery of goods to users.
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University or 5 years purchasing experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.

  • Construction, Steel Fabrication, or Project Management experiences a plus.

  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area with the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

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