Purchasing Agent jobs in Arlington, TX

Purchasing Agent initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Being a Purchasing Agent interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Additionally, Purchasing Agent coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Purchasing Agent independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Purchasing Agent typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing Agent / Purchasing Assistant
  • aiTWorks
  • Flower Mound, TX FULL_TIME
  • We are HRAIT/aiTWorks, an employment agency ( https://hr.aitworks.com).

    We are looking for the candidate who can work as Purchasing Agent or Assistant at a Japanese food specialty trading company in Flower Mound, TX.

    *Job Type: Full-Time

    *Job Title: Purchasing Agent or Assistant

    *Office: Flower Mound, TX

    *Salary: $20 - $28/ hour (To be determined after interview)

    ■Essential Job Functions

    • Manages procurement of food and non-food items from other MTC locations and vendors nationwide to secure supplies.
    • Sources and negotiates prices and deals with vendors.
    • Monitors and analyzes daily inventory of products and creates purchasing plans based on order volume, assortment and lead time for products.
    • Organizes purchasing invoices/Create Purchasing Order.
    • Calculates costs and process receiving and posting into AS400 correctly, in a timely manner.
    • Works with warehouse department to conduct periodic physical inventory and report any issues to Manager.
    • Update data in AS400 for inventory adjustment, item transfer, status change, pricing change, location set-up, create new stock number and new vendor information.
    • Handles shipment issues in a timely manner and escalates issues to management when needed.
    • Answers questions regarding products, ordering status, shipping schedule, on hand item condition and inventory discrepancy and escalates issues accordingly.
    • Develop and maintain Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety plans, and prerequisite programs such as Sanitation, Good Manufacturing/Distribution Practice (GMP)'s for food storage and distribution, Food Defense, Recall, Allergen and Supplier Verification (Vendor's Program)
    • Provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the compliance with FDA and USDA safety standards (GMP, HACCP, SSOP, Vendor program, Food Defense, Recall Program, etc.).
    • Conducts monthly internal audits and work closely with warehouse management to

    implement any corrective actions.

    • Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    ■Physical Requirements

    • Able to sit in an office setting for an extended period of time
    • Able to type and use a computer for extended periods throughout the day
    • Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
    • Working Conditions
    • Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office
    • Business level English required – read/write/speak/listen
    • Business level Japanese required – read/write/speak/listen
    • Maintains a positive attitude
    • Able to work independently and as a team
    • Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
    • Bachelor's Degree required, major in Business or relevant fields preferred
    • 2-3 years of purchasing or relevant work experience required

    ■Knowledge and Skills

    • Intermediate mathematical knowledge – profit margin calculations, markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
    • Problem-solving skills
    • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
    • Communication and interpersonal skills
    • Exceptional organization and time management skills
    • Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes preferred

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee discount
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Experience:

    • purchasing or relevant work: 2 years (Required)

    Language:

    • Japanese (Required)

    Work Location: On the road

  • 13 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • CFJ MANUFACTURING LP
  • FORT WORTH, TX OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: CFJ Manufacturing Lp - FORT WORTH, TX Salary Range: Undisclosed Description-Research vendor products -Create purchasing budget -Purchase and procure product from vendor -Conf...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Integrity Companies LLC & Integrity Land Title LLC
  • Roanoke, TX FULL_TIME
  • Join Our Team – comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more: Medical, Dental, Vision Voluntary Short-Term Disability Voluntary Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance Healt...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • NCTCOG
  • Arlington, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: The North Central Texas Council of Governments is searching for a Purchasing Agent to join the Agency Administration department. Agency Administration is responsible for fiscal manage...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • City of Arlington
  • Arlington, TX FULL_TIME
  • Under general supervision responsible for the procurement of supplies, materials and equipment of the desired grade and quality at prices favorable to the city. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ability to com...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Integrity Companies, LLC
  • Roanoke, TX FULL_TIME
  • Join Our Team – comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more: Medical, Dental, Vision Voluntary Short-Term Disability Voluntary Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance Healt...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Senior Construction Project Manager - Hospitality Construction
  • Palette Hotels
  • Arlington, TX
  • Company Overview We are looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual to join our team! We manage over 40 branded ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Analyst, Document Management Systems Expert (REMOTE US)
  • Gartner, Inc.
  • Irving, TX
  • About the role: Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • ENVISION INDUSTRIES
  • Dallas, TX
  • Job Details Job Location DLS Capitol - Dallas, TX Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Diploma Job Shift ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Home Health RN LVN
  • Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care LLC
  • Arlington, TX
  • Weekly pay and up to 80 hours of PTO per year! Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care, one of the leading providers of skilled pe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Home Health RN LVN
  • Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care LLC
  • Dallas, TX
  • Weekly pay and up to 80 hours of PTO per year! Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care, one of the leading providers of skilled pe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Service Billing Agent
  • Cummings Electrical
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Overview: At Cummings Electrical, our Service business offers dedicated managers and industry experts to assist with our...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Oslin Nation
  • Arlington, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Oslin Nation Co. has a great opportunity for someone as a Purchasing Agent within our pu...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Beazer Homes
  • Dallas, TX
  • Overview: This position is primarily responsible for recognizing value of items being purchased for the Division and rel...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Arlington is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Tarrant County. It is part of the Mid-Cities region of the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area, approximately 12 miles (19 km) east of downtown Fort Worth and 20 miles (32 km) west of downtown Dallas. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's estimate, the city had a population of 396,394 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the county (after Fort Worth) and the third-largest in the metropolitan area. Arlington is the forty-eighth-most populous city in the United States, the seventh-most populous city in the state of Tex...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$57,264 to $78,419
Arlington, Texas area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago

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