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)
Description
Summary
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for negotiating the purchase of all raw materials used by the company with vendors, finding solutions to fulfillment challenges as well, and identifying purchasing opportunities. They will also work on special projects assigned by the VP of Manufacturing.
Duties & Responsibilities
Requirements
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Education & Qualifications
Physical Requirements
The team member is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.