Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Purchasing Agent

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Purchasing Agent will purchase goods and services according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts product research and source new suppliers and vendors.
• Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.
• Sources materials, goods, products, and services and negotiates the best of most cost-effective contracts and deals.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, while obtaining recommendations from suppliers.
• Secures approval from requisitioning department.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipment errors with suppliers.
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
• Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 - 2 years of job-related experience
• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Grat organizational skills
• Excellent negotiator
• Microsoft office knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure.

EDUCATION:
Minimum Formal Education:
High school diploma or equivalent