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)
*Ambassador Staffing is looking for a reliable Purchasing Agent to work in a facility in the Steele Creek area.*
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for the manufacturing operations at the facility. They will also pitch in as part of the Shipping/Receiving Team as needed.
Job Duties:
- Purchase products to fill customer orders, production orders, and stock as needed.
- Responsible for purchasing supplies for the Office and Shipping/Receiving
- Responsible for preparing, analyzing, reporting, and updating inventory cycle counts.
- Responsible for updating item prices and quote notes when advised by suppliers, either by annual list or from acknowledgments or invoices.
- Responsible for Reviewing and Approving Customer RMA’s and processing any required Inventory Returns associated with the RMA and supplier credit.
- Responsible for processing Inventory Returns when needed for wrong/damaged material from the supplier.
- Responsible for contacting suppliers when damaged shipment, damaged material, or shipment shortage arrives.
- Prepare and print customer pick tickets, supplier acknowledgments, and invoices.
- Review supplier acknowledgments and update the system.
- Review supplier invoices and update purchase orders and/or items advising entry points as needed.
- Process Expedite Report for Purchase Orders – share with customer service as needed.
- Assist Warehouse with product counts as needed – either during receiving or cycle count verification
- Assist Warehouse with picking/packing/shipping customer orders.
Ambassador Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other attribute protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person