Purchasing Agent jobs in Miami, FL

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
  • Carisam
  • Miami, FL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description:

    The responsibilities for the position include: Under limited supervision, relative autonomy and general review, forecast product purchases, place purchase orders, negotiate with vendors and manage inventory levels. Incumbents in this job analyze a large variety of product specifications, vendor information and contract needs. To purchase goods for the company in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and procedures in processing purchase orders. Ability to purchase products based on contracts and requisitions. Ability to negotiate terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise. Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed. Work closely with vendors to obtain desired products. Authorize return of merchandise. Additional duties as assigned.

    Experience and Skills:

    • Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

    • Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

    • Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

    • Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.

    • Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation,, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

    • Ability to purchase products based on contracts and requisitions.

    • Ability to negotiate terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.

    • Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.

    • Work closely with vendors to obtain desired products.

    • Authorize return of merchandise.

    • Provide Warehouse with information on shipments and logistics.

    • Provide Customer Service with solutions on products needed.

    • Work with Accounts Payable on invoice discrepancies.

    Associate's degree or certification/licensing in a program of 12 months to 2 years duration in commercial work including purchasing and inventory management, preferred; or 1-2 years purchasing experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience in related field. JE Edwards experience a plus.

  • 18 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent- Aviation
  • General MRO Aerospace INC
  • Medley, FL FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented, motivated, team player and go-getter Purchasing Agent with aviation background. If you have what it takes for this job, then we want you in our team! S...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Technical Purchasing and Service Agent
  • CGC Group Inc.
  • Miami, FL CONTRACTOR
  • We are looking for a Technical Purchasing and Service Agent to join our team. This position is responsible for executing the procurement of technical materials and services needed for vessel operation...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent Assistant
  • The H.T. Hackney Co
  • Miami, FL FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY: The Purchasing Agent Assistant will assist purchasing department with various requests and administrative/clerical duties. The purchasing agent will complete these tasks in a fast paced, ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Strategic Sourcing Manager
  • Independent Purchasing Cooperative
  • Miami, FL FULL_TIME
  • The Sourcing Manager is responsible for supporting all critical aspects for SUBWAY® restaurants. This position is responsible for supporting the execution of category sourcing strategies to assure sup...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Junior Digital Content Associate
  • Independent Purchasing Cooperative
  • Miami, FL PART_TIME
  • We are seeking a Part-Time Junior Content Support Associate! This role plays an essential part in the content management of IPC Web (ipcoop.com), the company’s web portal. This position is responsible...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Champion Controls, Inc.
  • Miami, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Champion Controls, Inc., an established control systems integrator and control panel man...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent, Senior
  • County of Broward Florida
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Purchasing Agent, Senior. This Job ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Champion Controls, Inc.
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Champion Controls, Inc., an established control systems integrator and control panel man...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • CAREERXCHANGE, Inc.
  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • About: Seeking a skilled Purchasing Agent with experience in manufacturing, supplier, or distribution industries. Ideal ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Purchasing Agent
  • City of North Miami Beach, FL
  • Miami, FL
  • Salary : $67,762.00 - $87,435.00 Annually Location : North Miami Beach, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 3085 Departme...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent - Manufacturing
  • Premier Placements
  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • Job Description Job Description **THIS OPPORTUNITY IS A FULL-TIME DIRECTLY HIRED BY OUR CLIENT NOT THROUGH AN AGENCY OR ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Electrical Purchasing Agent
  • Hypower, LLC.
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Hypower has an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Electrical Purchasing Agent to join our team! We are seeking an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Sherwood Aviation
  • Opa-locka, FL
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking an Experienced Aviation Purchasing Agent to join our team! You will be re...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Miami, officially the City of Miami, is the cultural, economic and financial center of South Florida. Miami is the seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida. The city covers an area of about 56.6 square miles (147 km2), between the Everglades to the west and Biscayne Bay on the east; with a 2017 estimated population of 463,347, Miami is the sixth most densely populated major city in the United States. The Miami metropolitan area is home to 6.1 million people and the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Miami's metro area is the second-most populous metropolis i...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$57,129 to $78,233
Miami, Florida area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago

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