What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Robert Half?
We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Purchasing Agent in Lancaster, New York. Your role will involve sourcing raw materials/finished goods, negotiating with suppliers for the best pricing, building relationships with suppliers, and communicating order status updates through Oracle/ERP systems among other responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Completing daily purchasing actions prompted from reporting systems and emails
- Collaborating with Sourcing Specialists to source raw materials/finished goods effectively
- Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best pricing, payment, and shipping terms
- Processing all dropship requests daily and managing the retrieval and updates of vendor certifications
- Proactively communicating order status updates cross departmentally through Oracle/ERP systems
- Purchasing all MRO and office supplies and communicating with Purchasing Supervisor and Manager regarding price and availability changes in the supply chain
- Following departmental procedures and work instructions, and recommending improvements as necessary
- Performing any other task/activity assigned within the scope of the purchasing system
- Ensuring a safe and clean working environment by complying with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements
- Utilizing Microsoft Office, various databases, and industry-specific software effectively and adapting to new programs as required
- Building relationships and communicating effectively with others.
Salary : $21 - $24
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