Purchasing Agent

Description

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with terms of contracts.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures, etc.)
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
• Must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
• Must be detail oriented with special attention to due dates and deadlines.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job requirement.
• Must meet “satisfactory” expectations at any scheduled job performance evaluation. Quality of work will be evaluated through training, skill or special purpose. Must be competent and adequate.

Qualifications

Requires an Associate degree or equivalent or a minimum of (3) years’ experience in previous purchasing experience or material acquisition. Must have a base knowledge of accounting. Excellent communication, computer and critical thinking skills are required.

In addition, must possess skill in working cooperatively and effectively with staff, management and other professional groups; in exercising mature judgment in dealing with people; in presenting ideas clearly and accurately; in reading and comprehending the English language; and in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.