Purchasing Agent jobs in North Carolina

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
  • Ambassador Personnel, Inc.
  • Charlotte, NC FULL_TIME
  • *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:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • No weekends

    People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

    Work Location: In person

  • 18 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Robert Half
  • Winston, NC OTHER
  • Purchasing AgentPrepares appropriate documents for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, construction and service contracts according to applicable laws, rules, procedures and regulations of...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Red Cedar Capital Partners
  • Charlotte, NC FULL_TIME
  • Purchasing Agent About Red Cedar Red Cedar Capital Partners LLC is a residential developer and homebuilder in Charlotte, NC & surrounding markets. Red Cedar is the parent company of Red Cedar Construc...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Orion Talent
  • Raleigh, NC FULL_TIME
  • Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for Purchasing Agent positions with one of the largest and most reco...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Luxor Staffing
  • Charlotte, NC FULL_TIME
  • Luxor Staffing is hiring Purchasing Agent paying $17 per hour on 1st shift. Weekly pay, possible overtime, incentive and bonus programs, optional direct deposit, benefits from day 1 on the job and muc...
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Purchasing Agent
  • Catawba Two Kings Casino
  • Kings Mountain, NC FULL_TIME
  • TWO KINGS CASINO Job Description POSITION : Purchasing Agent Salary: $49,000.00 - $70,000.00 FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt Description The Purchasing Agent will purchase goods and services in accordan...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • Deluxeton Homes
  • Atlanta, GA
  • OVERVIEW Responsible for negotiating, hiring, and managing trade partners and trade partner relationships by reviewing t...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Mesa Airlines
  • Mesa, AZ
  • Job Description This position is a supply chain career development program for a recent grad who is ready to start a car...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • CDS MOVING EQUIPMENT S
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services for a company. This person will work closely ...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Peak North America
  • Irvington, AL
  • Peak North America US encompasses a group of companies who provide fabrication, construction, machinery and plant design...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Data Panel Corporation
  • Plymouth, MN
  • Company Description: Located in Plymouth Minnesota, Data Panel is a diverse, small design and manufacturing company with...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Lennar Homes
  • Charleston, SC
  • Overview Welcome Home! Build your career with Lennar! As one of the nation’s largest builders, Lennar has built over one...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • ENVISION INDUSTRIES
  • Dallas, TX
  • Job Details Job Location DLS Capitol - Dallas, TX Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Diploma Job Shift ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Spruce Industries
  • Rahway, NJ
  • Spruce Industries - Job Summary We have an immediate opening for an experienced full-time Purchasing Agent with a lot of...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

North Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is the 28th-most extensive and the 9th-most populous of the U.S. states. The state is divided into 100 counties. The capital is Raleigh, which along with Durham and Chapel Hill is home to the largest research park in the United States (Research Triangle Park). The most populous municipality is Charlotte, which is the second-largest banking center in...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$56,696 to $77,640

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The purchasing agent's duties include locating the best goods and services for the organization by choosing suppliers, negotiating purchase prices and negotiating contracts to preserve an agreed-upon price for future purchases.
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Median wages mean that half of the purchasing agents earn more than that amount, while the other half earn less than that amount.
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