Purchasing Agent duties and responsibilities

Purchasing Agents work and negotiate with suppliers to purchase goods and services for the company they represent. This role may have the following duties and responsibilities:

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• Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
• Interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers' facilities to learn about products, services and pricing
• Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
• Verifying purchases by comparing them to a master list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
• Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
• Authorizing payments and maintain receipts, records and inventories