Purchasing Agent jobs in Johnson City, TN

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
  • Eagle Fire Inc
  • Kingsport, TN OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    Kingsport, TN - Kingsport, TN
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed

    Description

    About Us:
    Since 1987, Eagle Fire Inc. has become a top-tier provider of comprehensive fire protection services, including fire sprinkler systems, life safety services, special hazards systems, fire alarm services, access control systems, fire protection systems management, and fire extinguisher sales and service. Our expertise caters to commercial, industrial, government, and mercantile facilities.

    Join Our Growing Team:
    As we expand across VA, NC, SC, GA, AL, and TN, we're enhancing scheduling consistency and ensuring faster customer response times. Join us for ample promotional growth and career advancement opportunities in the dynamic field of fire protection and life safety.

    Benefits:

    In addition to standard benefits, new employees are eligible for Eagle Fire Perks:

    • $2,000 Employee Referral Program

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Company paid Life & Disability insurance

    • 401K Company Match

    • Employee and Family Medical Coverage with low employee contribution rates

    • 10 Paid Holidays

    Responsibilities:

    • Creates purchase orders to service work orders

    • Checks stock for jobs

    • Receives materials in warehouse and move job-related materials

    • Moves inventory items to inventory and move service-related items to service shelf

    • Updates job equipment lists with received dates and quantities of materials

    • Receives materials returned from jobs in the warehouse and transfer to Inventory

    • Obtains “RMA’s” for defective items returned

    • Matches up packing lists with purchase orders

    • Matches up invoices with packing lists

    • Adjusts pricing to add fright and send to accounting for entry

    • Ships off items to job sites, service customers, etc.

     

    Job Specifications & Physical Requirements:

    • Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

    • Must speak, read, and write English fluently.

    • Self-starter and possess the ability to work independently

    • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

    • Excellent organizational skills.

    • Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

    • Able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

    • Ability to lift, crouch, reach, handle, push and pull regularly.

    • Ability to maintain strict punctuality on projects and attendance.  

    • Strong attention to detail

    • Strong Technical Skills with Excel / Office products

    Equal Employment Opportunity:
    Eagle Fire Inc. provides equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other protected status by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruitment, hiring, and placement.

    Qualifications


  • 1 Month Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Becker Global America
  • Bristol, VA FULL_TIME
  • SummaryThe Purchasing Agent buys the raw materials that the company needs to maintain its operations. The Agent manages purchase orders from initial preparation for final verifications and authorizes ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • laboratory management consultants
  • Hazard, KY FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in supply chain management and possess excellent organizational skills. Respon...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Purchasing and Inventory Supervisor
  • EVERIDGE
  • Greeneville, TN OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Greeneville (TN) - Greeneville, TN Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Day DescriptionThe primary role of the Purchasing and Inventory Supervisor is...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Office Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Bill Lawson - State Farm Agent
  • Kingsport, TN FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview State Farm Insurance Agent located in Kingsport, TN is seeking an outgoing, career-oriented professional to join their team. As a State Farm team member for Bill Lawson - State Farm ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Office Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Harold Dishner - State Farm Agent
  • Johnson, TN FULL_TIME
  • ROLE DESCRIPTION: Our agency is seeking an organized and efficient specialist to fulfill administrative duties and support insurance agents in gaining and keeping customers. As Office Representative w...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,062 per week
  • Thrive Staffing
  • Johnson City, TN
  • Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, Tenne...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,062 per week
  • Thrive Staffing
  • Johnson City, TN
  • Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, Tennessee. Job Descript...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,810 per week
  • Thrive Staffing
  • Johnson City, TN
  • Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, Tenne...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,756 per week
  • Thrive Staffing
  • Johnson City, TN
  • Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, Tennessee. Job...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,962 per week
  • Thrive Staffing
  • Johnson City, TN
  • Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, Tennessee. Job Descripti...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Trauma ICU - $2,062 per week
  • Thrive Staffing
  • Johnson City, TN
  • Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma ICU for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, Tennessee. Job Descrip...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,882 per week
  • Thrive Staffing
  • Johnson City, TN
  • Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, Tenness...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,062 per week
  • Thrive Staffing
  • Johnson City, TN
  • Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, Tennessee. Job Descripti...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

Johnson City is in northeastern Washington County at 36°20′N 82°22′W / 36.333°N 82.367°W / 36.333; -82.367 (36.3354, -82.3728), with smaller parts extending north into Sullivan County and east into Carter County. Johnson City shares a contiguous southeastern border with Elizabethton. Johnson City also shares a small contiguous border with Kingsport to the far north along I-26 and a slightly longer one with Bluff City to the northeast along US 11E.[citation needed] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 43.3 square miles (112.1 km2), of which 42.9 square miles ...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$51,735 to $70,846
Johnson City, Tennessee area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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