Purchasing Agent jobs in Schenectady, NY

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
  • Ellis Medicine
  • Schenectady, NY FULL_TIME
  • The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the procurement process, for their assigned areas, by maintaining purchase orders and contracts using strategies that will result in the best possible combination of quality, service and total cost for the Hospital. Maintains the data base for the Materials Management Information System.
     
    REQUIREMENTS:
    Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
    Five (5) years' of progressive purchasing experience required;
    Two (2) year of which must be at a senior buying level.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
    Must be able to facilitate meetings and lead teams effectively, analyze information, apply quantitative analysis tools, negotiate with outside vendors and manage contracts.
    Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Power Point and advanced proficiency in Excel.
     
    GUIDING BEHAVIORS:
    • Communication:  Listen to understand, before seeking to be understood.
    • Collaboration:  Deliver outstanding service ensuring that safety comes first.
    • Compassion:  Serve every person with empathy, dignity, and compassion.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • The position can be in or out of doors under normal working conditions.  Should be able to push/pull, lift/move 35 lb., be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods of time, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers.  Mobility requirements may include the ability to be stationary at a workstation for a prolonged period time in addition to being able to squat or be mobile for a reasonable length of time and distance.  Communication requirements include the ability to comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to communicate and read the English language.
    RESPONSIBILITIES:
       • Oversees required processes (e.g. purchase orders, requisitions, equipment, bids and quotes for the purpose of acquiring necessary resources to support operations.
      • Leads negotiations for assigned areas of responsibility.
      • Manages purchasing and value analysis project from start-up through completion.
      • Submits requests for competitive quotations when dictated by industry standards, judgment or required by Hospital policy.
      • Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of analyzing issues ensuring compliance with a wide variety of purchasing policies and procedures.
      • Includes data regarding competitive bids and new group contracts to present the buying options to their Manager with facts to support the options.
      • Tracks vendor performance by interfacing with the supplier representative regarding specification, costs, inspections and similar problems relating to Hospital requirements.
      • Assesses supplier quality and manages supplier development programs.
      • Determines potential vendors to be solicited for bids or negotiations.
      • Maintains the database as assigned for the Materials Management Information System; initiates all data changes for their assigned areas, ensures information is current, enters contract information, provides activity reports to the Director and generates productivity and quality reports for their assigned areas.
      • Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.
      • Communicates contractual requirements and procurement procedures to assigned areas and to the Purchasing staff.
      • Works with the end users to resolve problems and to make or suggest improvements to the Manager and advises Manager of unresolved problems.
      • Leads in attending or facilitating procurement related meetings involving assigned areas.
      • Responsible for facilitating the Value Analysis Team to which they are assigned.
      • Responsible for coordinating capital budget activities.
      • Coordinates the Purchasing Associates work, which includes performance coaching and feedback.
      • Identify and maintains procurement strategies, suggests new initiatives, develops long term procurement strategies, improve procurement processes and practices, and target cost savings and cost avoidance.
      • Analyze business metrics to identify industry and Hospital procurement trends.
      • Assist with training new employees regarding responsibilities and department policies and procedures.
     
    Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.

    Salary Range:  $23.40-33.93/hour                   Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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Manufacturing Purchasing Agent
  • Nesco Resource, LLC
  • Schenectady, NY FULL_TIME
  • Nesco Resource is supporting a well-established company in their search for a Buyer to join their team!This is a great opportunity for a recent Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Administration gra...
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Purchasing Coordinator
  • Saratoga Restaurant Equipment Sales
  • Gansevoort, NY FULL_TIME
  • About us Saratoga Restaurant Equipment Sales and MicoTel are well establised sister companies supporting the Food Equipment needs of restaurants, bars/taverns, medical facilites, Towns & Counties, sch...
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Purchasing Analyst
  • Distributed Solar Development
  • Schenectady, NY FULL_TIME
  • The role will be responsible for coordinating all activities relating to purchasing goods and services including vendor onboarding, management, and compliance, coordinating purchase requisitions, exec...
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Mayor's Purchasing Coordinator
  • City of Saratoga Springs - City Hall
  • Saratoga Springs, NY FULL_TIME
  • SALARY: 2023 $58,478 2024 $59,648 NYS Retirement; Health, Dental, Vision Benefits; Paid time off; CSEA Union option; Yearly increases LOCATION: City of Saratoga Springs – Mayor's Department MINIMUM QU...
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Agent's Assistant - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Lee Serino - State Farm Agent
  • Clifton Park, NY PART_TIME
  • Position Overview Looking for a part-time job that provides meaningful work and competitive compensation? Consider a position in a State Farm Agent's office. Responsibilities Establish customer relati...
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About Schenectady, New York

Schenectady (/skəˈnɛktədi/) is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135. The name "Schenectady" is derived from a Mohawk word, skahnéhtati, meaning "beyond the pines". Schenectady was founded on the south side of the Mohawk River by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, many from the Albany area. They were prohibited from the fur trade by the Albany monopoly, which kept its control after the English takeover in 1664. Residents of the new village developed farms on strip plots along the rive...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$59,767 to $81,845
Schenectady, New York area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
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