Lloyd Richards Personnel
PURCHASING AGENT
United States - Full Time
PURCHSING AGENT $21 - $23 HR
Duties & Responsibilities
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Purchase goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.
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Coordinate with managers to maintain inventory levels.
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Evaluate vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.
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Work with vendors to negotiate volume and payment term discounts, and other available discounts.
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Ensure that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
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Maintain pricing history and vendor record files.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good negotiation skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education & Experience
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Purchasing experience required.
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Bachelors degree in related field is a plus.
Physical Requirements
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Prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
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Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
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Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
•
Purchase goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.
•
Coordinate with managers to maintain inventory levels.
•
Evaluate vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.
•
Work with vendors to negotiate volume and payment term discounts, and other available discounts.
•
Ensure that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
•
Maintain pricing history and vendor record files.
•
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities
•
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good negotiation skills.
•
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
•
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•
Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
•
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education & Experience
•
Purchasing experience required.
•
Bachelors degree in related field is a plus.
Physical Requirements
•
Prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
•
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
•
Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs.
