What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing position at Robert Half?
Classification: Purchaser
Compensation: DOE
Robert Half is currently working with a client seeking a Purchasing Manager. The Purchasing Manager will negotiate contracts with vendors for the best price and value on new products and services. This may be the role for you if you are an experience purchaser with excellent communication, inventory management and analytical skills.
Major responsibilities
- Participate in meetings with staff and other stakeholders
- Research potential products, vendors, and services, comparing price and quality for the best deal
- Perform cost analyses and write reports on purchases made
- Maintain all records of purchased products
- Write orders to refill stock as appropriate from monitoring inventory
- Meet with vendors and clients to negotiate contracts
- Look over products upon delivery and report any issues timely
- Liaise with delivery and warehouse teams to ensure goods are received on time
- Visit exhibitions, shows, and events in order to view new products and network with vendors
