Purchasing Agent jobs in Hattiesburg, MS

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, Supply and Logistics
  • US Navy
  • Hattiesburg, MS FULL_TIME
  • About

    The success and safety of every mission depends on getting needed supplies, materials and equipment at a moment's notice. The service members of the Purchasing, Supply and Logistics community make sure America's Navy has what it needs, when it needs it.

    Officer positions in the Supply Corps are available to college graduates, and Logistics Specialist (LS) positions are available to those without a degree.

    Qualifications and Requirements

    Officer Qualifications

    • This Officer position requires at least a four-year degree. Degrees in business, science, technology, engineering and mathematics are preferred but not required. A graduate degree is preferred by not required.

    Enlisted Qualifications

    • A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the Logistics Specialist field. Those seeking this position must be able to work well with people in a customer service environment.
    • Good arithmetic, verbal and writing skills, as well as recordkeeping skills, are also very important.

    General Qualifications

    • All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, and qualified for sea duty.

    General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.

    Learn more about life in the Navy at https://www.monster.com/company/profiles/US-NAVY-1


    Benefits:
    Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Medical, Dental and Vision, Professional Development, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement


    About the Company:
    US Navy


    In America's Navy, opportunity is everywhere. Make a living as a rescue swimmer. Spend your days launching jets off aircraft carriers. Turn your problem-solving skills into cyberwarfare expertise. Bring humanitarian relief to victims of disaster. Wherever your passions lie, the most versatile branch of the military will forge your skills with state-of-the-art technology, collaborative mentorship and hands-on experience. Whether you choose full-time, Active Duty or part-time enlistment in the Navy Reserve, you can meet your professional goals and discover the pride of defending your nation alongside Sailors from across the country.And after all, it's not where the sea takes you, but who it makes you.

    Start your journey at NAVY.COM



    Company Size:
    10,000 employees or more


    Industry:
    Government and Military


    Founded:
    1775


    Website:
    https://www.navy.com


  • 1 Month Ago

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Account Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • BRAD DAY - State Farm Agent
  • Long Beach, MS FULL_TIME
  • ROLE DESCRIPTION: As Account Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member for BRAD DAY - State Farm Agent, you are vital to our daily business operations and customers’ success. You grow our agency through ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Account Associate - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Keith Thompson - State Farm Agent
  • Picayune, MS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Account Associate - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Keith Thompson - State Farm Agent
  • Picayune, MS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Marketing Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Keith Thompson - State Farm Agent
  • Picayune, MS FULL_TIME
  • ROLE DESCRIPTION: As a Marketing Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member forKeith Thompson - State Farm Agent, your creativity, and strategy promote the continued growth of our agency. Your dive...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Receptionist - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Keith Thompson - State Farm Agent
  • Picayune, MS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the ...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Forklift Operator
  • Walmart
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • **Job Summary:** As a Forklift Operator at Walmart, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklif...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant - Research Participant - [Work at Home]
  • Maxion Research
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • Attention Administrative Assistant Personnel: Help Shape the Future of Products and Services! Do you thrive on helping o...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Contract Physical Therapist
  • Pride Health
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • Exciting 13-Week Contract Opportunity for a Physical Therapists in Hattiesburg, MS! Are you ready to embark on an exhila...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Manager Trainee
  • Book Mart Corp
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee to join our team! You will be responsible fo...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Contract Physical Therapist
  • PRIDE Healthcare
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • Job Description Job Description Exciting 13-Week Contract Opportunity for a Physical Therapists in Hattiesburg, MS! Are ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teacher - CARES School - Hattiesburg, MS
  • Canopy
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi's most comprehensive nonprofit provide...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Development Sales Representative -Hattiesburg, MS (June 2024 Start)
  • Nolan Transportation Group (NTG)
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • Are you ready to drive success and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Join our team at Nolan Transportation Gr...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Contract Physical Therapist
  • Pride Health
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • Exciting 13-Week Contract Opportunity for a Physical Therapists in Hattiesburg, MS! Are you ready to embark on an exhila...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Hattiesburg is a city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, primarily in Forrest County (where it is the county seat) and extending west into Lamar County. The city population was 45,989 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 46,805 in 2015. It is the principal city of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties. Development of the interior of Mississippi by European Americans took place primarily after the American Civil War. Before that time, only properties along the major rivers were developed as plantations. Fou...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$51,617 to $70,685
Hattiesburg, Mississippi area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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