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)
The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for purchasing materials, rental equipment, temporary labor scheduling, hotel reservations, and office supplies. They will coordinate shipping and delivery details in cooperation with field personnel.
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Safety Awareness:
B & I makes safety a priority for all roles. As such this role may contain certain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary and required in the performance of certain tasks. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the role to ensure he/she has received all pertinent safety protective equipment, and commits to use of same when performing in the role.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to hear and speak clearly with professional standard grammar.
Must be able to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, reach overhead, push, pull, lift and carry up to 30 lbs., must have dexterity of fingers (or mechanical substitutions).
Must be able to sit or stand in one place for extended periods of time.
*Medical *HSA *Dental *Vision *Life Insurance *Short and Long Term Disability *401K *Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) *Paid Time Off with Pay (PTO) *Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) *Wellness Incentives *Learning and Career Advancement Training *Apprenticeship Programs and More!
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