Purchasing Agent jobs in Texarkana, AR

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
  • BWI Companies, Inc.
  • Nash, TX FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a Corporate Purchasing Agent. In this role, you will purchase products at the best price, freight terms and vendor terms, analyze past buying trends, inventory stock levels, sales history, and price, of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and manage discrepancies for products according to pricing and promotion agreements. Assist with marketing programs for sales personnel with Purchasing Manager, Sr. Buyer, and Marketing Manager.
    More specifically, you will:

    • Purchase, at the most favorable price, products consistent with quantity, specification requirements and other factors (such as best discount, best terms, best freight, adequate lead time, vendor and direct ship minimums).
    • Manage the vendor lines they buy. Consider factors such as warehouse space availability, inventory turns, financial impact, sales trends, timing of future promotions, product availability and product shelf life. Evaluate possible additions and/or deletions to product mix.
    • Work with Sr. Buyer to negotiate prices, discount terms, rebates and transportation terms & arrangements for products with vendors and the logistics team.
    • Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate customer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.
    • Work closely with established vendors to obtain desired products & monitor timely delivery of purchase orders.
    • Review short term needs in conjunction with transfer process to make best choice for inventory needs, smoothing when necessary.
    • Negotiate product returns.
    • Research & resolve delivery discrepancies.
    • Work with A/P regarding variances and discrepancies in a timely manner.
    • Review and maintain pricing for accuracy.
    • Confer with sales and marketing personnel to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
    • Review lines with Purchasing Manager on a regular basis.
    • Monitor & facilitate new item set ups & item maintenance functions, along with Purchasing assistants.
    • Use mainframe (AS400) to organize, assess and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
    • Utilize system to run key reports to determine purchasing and transfer quantities and promotion review.
    • Be involved and hands on with EXPO preparation and participation.
    • Stay current on product knowledge for purchased lines/categories.

    The ideal candidate will:

    • Accept responsibility and account for actions.
    • Timely, accurately, and thoroughly complete tasks.
    • Adapt to changes in the workplace.
    • Reason and solve problems.
    • Communicate effectively.
    • Take care of customers’ needs.
    • Be organized and follow policies and systematic method of performing tasks.
    • Be reliable and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
    • Work well in a team environment.

    To apply for this position, you must have a bachelor’s degree and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (specifically formulas and pivot tables). 3-5 years relevant work experience with related experience in data entry and/or electronic data interface with purchasing (preferred).
    Key benefits include 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, excellent health, dental & vision care plan options, flexible spending account and health savings account options, life & disability insurance, paid vacation, and 8 paid company holidays.
    The candidate will be compensated based on their work experience and skills, with the minimum starting salary for this position being $45,000.00 annually.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible schedule
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday

    Work Location: In person

  • 5 Days Ago

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Corporate Purchasing Agent
  • BWI Companies, Inc.
  • Nash, TX FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a Corporate Purchasing Agent. In this role, you will purchase products at the best price, freight terms and vendor terms, analyze past buying trends, inventory stock levels, sales h...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • Image Associates Inc.
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • Company Descriptionmanufacturing companyJob DescriptionThis is an opportunity for a Materials Manager with a machinery/equipment manufacturing company. The focus of the job is to manage and control th...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Purchasing Coordinator
  • BWI Companies, Inc.
  • Nash, TX FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator. In this role, you will assist Corporate and Local Purchasing departments as well as the Corporate and Local Marketing departments by performing various adm...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Purchasing Specialist
  • Hardware Resources, Inc.
  • Bossier, LA FULL_TIME
  • Purchasing Specialist Exciting role with a mid-sized, successful, growing company. Be part of an experienced, high-performing supply chain team. We offer a hybrid work schedule with generous vacation ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Purchasing Administrative Assistant
  • BENTELER Steel/Tube
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • Location: Shreveport, LA, US Division: BENTELER Steel/Tube Functional Area: Procurement Career Level: Professional Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time Weekly Working Hours: 40.00 Required Languages: En...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Independent Insurance Claims Adjuster in Texarkana, Texas
  • MileHigh Adjusters Houston Inc
  • Texarkana, TX
  • Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Claims Adjusters! INDEPENDENT INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTERS NEEDED NOW! Are you ready to ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cons Bnkng Relationship Spec (Relationship Banker)
  • Bank OZK
  • Hope, AR
  • Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor degree preferred * 1+ year experience interacting...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Independent Insurance Claims Adjuster in Texarkana, Arkansas
  • MileHigh Adjusters Houston Inc
  • Texarkana, AR
  • Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Claims Adjusters! INDEPENDENT INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTERS NEEDED NOW! Are you ready to ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Independent Insurance Claims Adjuster in Hope, Arkansas
  • MileHigh Adjusters Houston Inc
  • Hope, AR
  • Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Claims Adjusters! INDEPENDENT INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTERS NEEDED NOW! Are you ready to ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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bealls Supervisor
  • bealls
  • Texarkana, TX
  • Position: SUPERVISOR Non-Exempt: Supervisor Come join a team that brings a people-first approach to everything we do! be...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Restaurant Team Member
  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
  • Prescott, AR
  • Address: 2005 Hwy 19 North Prescott, AR, 71857 Benefits: * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) - 100% match up ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bilingual (Spanish) Insurance Customer Service Rep
  • StaffMyAgency LLC
  • Texarkana, TX
  • Position Overview Successful State Farm Agent is seeking a qualified professional to join their winning team for the rol...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cashier - NIGHTS
  • Road Ranger LLC
  • New Boston, TX
  • Road Ranger is looking for an overnight cashier to join the team at our New Boston, TX location! Road Ranger is GROWING!...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Texarkana is a city in Arkansas and the county seat of Miller County. The city is located across the state line from its twin city, Texarkana, Texas. The city was founded at a railroad intersection on December 8, 1873, and was incorporated in Arkansas on August 10, 1880. Texarkana (together with its Texas counterpart) is the principal city of the Texarkana metropolitan area, which is ranked 274th in terms of population in the United States with 150,098 in 2016 according to the United States Census Bureau. Located within the Ark-La-Tex subregion of Southwest Arkansas, Texarkana is located in th...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$53,649 to $73,468
Texarkana, Arkansas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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