Purchasing Agent jobs in Georgia

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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Purchase/Procurement Agent - SOSTC/ Purchasing Department
  • SOSTC/ Purchasing Department - Team Georgia Careers
  • Forsyth, GA FULL_TIME
    • Assists with establishing and managing of agency contracts.
      Develops strategic sourcing knowledge and skills by supporting category teams.
      Develops a knowledge and understanding of a variety of sourcing strategies and their applicability. Applies the appropriate tools to perform assigned strategic sourcing responsibilities.
      Develops a good knowledge of how to select and use various data collection and analysis tools including competitive benchmarking, total cost analysis, and value chain identification.
      Collects market intelligence data using appropriate standard practices and tools Complete data collection and analysis in an accurate and timely manner.
      Assists in developing solicitation documents such as Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs). Develops and applies an understanding of standard solicitation development tools and techniques.
      Participate in the vendor response evaluation process. Understands the variety and applicability of evaluation documents. Assists in the development of financial and technical evaluation documents. Conducts an accurate analysis of vendor responses.
      Utilizes tools to track and document spend and savings information in accordance with standard format.
      Supports spend analysis by identifying and collecting financial data from appropriate sources (such as PeopleSoft, general ledgers, etc.) Cleanses data for spend analysis by looking for duplications in data, determining consistency in terminology, and identifying and other relevant factors. Generates simple spend analysis reports as requested.
      Supports ongoing knowledge management activities. Understands the fundaments of developing and capturing best practices and lessons learned. Documents bests practices and lessons learned in accordance with established formats. Applies and adopts bests practices and lessons learned.
      Assists with procurement application projects as needed. Adopts and utilizes new procurement application software, programs, and methodologies to support the strategic sourcing process including eRFP tools, state systems, and other electronic tools. Participates in pilot projects and provides input as requested.
      Develops and maintains professional knowledge of the procurement field. Develops an understanding of and learns to apply the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) and related rules and regulations. Develops an awareness and understanding of legal implications and possible complications. Seeks guidance and asks appropriate questions to develop expertise in procurement related activities. Attends appropriate training. 
      Location Name: SOSTC/ Purchasing Department 
      Address1: Ponder Hall 
      City: Forsyth  Zipcode: 31029 
      County: MONROE COUNTY 
      Contact Name: Marcia Primus 
      Contact Phone#: 478-508-7819 
      Contact Email ID: marcia.primus@gdc.ga.gov 

       

      Associate's degree in business administration, public administration or a directly related field from an accredited college or university OR Two years of experience in a purchasing environment providing support in collecting bids, completing procurement documents and related functions. Note: Some positions may require certification. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.
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    Purchasing Agent
    • Global Aviation Distribution Company
    • Peachtree, GA FULL_TIME
    • Job Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Purchasing Agent to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and negotiating materials to ensure ...
    • 5 Days Ago

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    Purchasing Agent
    • Mac Papers and Packaging,
    • Lithia Springs, GA FULL_TIME
    • The Purchasing Agent plays a critical role in our organization by utilizing Material Requirements Planning software to forecast and manage inventory levels efficiently. This role involves monitoring m...
    • 6 Days Ago

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    Purchasing Agent
    • Veterans Health Administration
    • Augusta, GA FULL_TIME
    • This position is serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) Management. The incumbent is responsible for fulfilling acquisition requests and purchasing a wide vari...
    • 7 Days Ago

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    Purchasing Agent
    • SpotlightStaff.com
    • Flintstone, GA FULL_TIME
    • Job Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Purchasing Agent to join our team. As a Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring the time...
    • 7 Days Ago

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    Purchasing Agent
    • Jobot
    • Monroe, GA FULL_TIME
    • "Join our team as a Purchasing Agent in GA! Help us drive down costs while working with a committed and safety-focused team in a dynamic work environment." This Jobot Job is hosted by: Bryce Hopkins A...
    • 23 Days Ago

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    Purchasing Agent
    • Data Panel Corporation
    • Plymouth, MN
    • Company Description: Located in Plymouth Minnesota, Data Panel is a diverse, small design and manufacturing company with...
    • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Purchasing Agent
    • Lennar Homes
    • Charleston, SC
    • Overview Welcome Home! Build your career with Lennar! As one of the nation’s largest builders, Lennar has built over one...
    • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Purchasing Agent
    • North American Mechanical Inc.
    • Windsor, WI
    • Shift 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM M-F (Core hours) Responsibilities Daily ordering of materials for Projects and Inventory in the t...
    • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Purchasing Agent
    • Brightland Homes Ltd.
    • Tempe, AZ
    • The company is currently seeking a Purchasing Agent tosupport the Purchasing Manager in enhancing profits through negoti...
    • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Purchasing Agent
    • VSE Corporation
    • Hollywood, FL
    • Responsible for procurement of assigned goods and services required to support the business. Uses best procurement pract...
    • 4/18/2024 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 ...
    • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Purchasing Agent
    • Hiring Now!
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Samuels and Son Seafood, the nations leading purveyor of fresh and frozen seafood has a unique and exciting opportunity ...
    • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Purchasing Agent
    • North American Mechanical, Inc.
    • Windsor, WI
    • Shift: 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM M-F (Core hours) Responsibilities Daily ordering of materials for Projects and Inventory in the ...
    • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

    Georgia is a state in the Southeastern United States.Beginning from the Atlantic Ocean, the state's eastern border with South Carolina runs up the Savannah River, northwest to its origin at the confluence of the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. It then continues up the Tugaloo (originally Tugalo) and into the Chattooga River, its most significant tributary. These bounds were decided in the 1797 Treaty of Beaufort, and tested in the U.S. Supreme Court in the two Georgia v. South Carolina cases in 1923 and 1989. The border then takes a sharp turn around the tip of Rabun County, at latitude 35°N, thou...
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