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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Job Description for: Purchasing Agent – Corporate
Summary:
The Purchasing Agent purchases products, equipment and parts used in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, hydronics and air movement, including tools, instruments, chemicals and installation and service products. Responsible for monitoring inventory levels, determining purchasing needs, processing and verifying purchase orders. Purchasing Agent displays good communication and interpersonal skills, excellent judgment and decision-making abilities, excellent planning and organization skills, great attention to detail and work initiative, and knowledge of Microsoft Word and proficient in Excel.
Reports To:
Purchasing Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Abilities and Physical Requirements:
Education: 2-year Associates Degree.
Benefits - In addition to highly competitive wages, full-time employees enjoy a very robust benefits package, including:
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