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Veritiv Corporation

Purchasing Agent

Trevose, PA · On-site

Our Purchasing Agent will be responsible for managing the planning and execution of our inventory strategy for our custom packaging group. This person will manage a supplier network with a focus on ...

System One

Purchasing Specialist

Kemah, TX · On-site

Purchasing Specialist Location: Kemah, TX 77565 Type: Direct Hire Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: Monday - Friday, 8-5, flexible hours Company Overview An established and growing concrete ...

Lightning Bay Pneu-Draulics

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Purchasing Buyer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

The Purchasing Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing the raw materials, components, and services to facilitate Lightning Bay Pneudraulics services and products to our customers. You ...

Kelly Services

Purchasing Expeditor

Foxboro, MA

$25/hr

Purchasing Expeditor Company: Leading cables and wires manufacturer Location: Foxboro, MA Schedule: Day Shift | Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pay Range: $25.00~ per hour Purchasing ExpeditorJoin ...

Verstela

Purchasing Specialist

Kent, WA

$22 - $34/hr

Purchasing Specialist Do you have 3+ years of Excel experience, an understanding of demand planning, and at least 3 years of purchasing or buying experience in a wholesale, distribution, or ...

System One

Purchasing Specialist

Kemah, TX · On-site

Purchasing Specialist Location: Kemah, TX 77565 Type: Direct Hire Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: Monday - Friday, 8-5, flexible hours Company Overview An established and growing concrete ...

redShift

Purchasing Agent

Albany, NY

Purchasing Agent / Analyst Location: Outside of Albany, NY Salary Range: $62,000 - $67,000 + bonus potential Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview Our dynamic client is seeking a detail ...

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration

Purchasing Manager

Reno, NV

Purchasing Manager Location: Rochester, NY OR Reno, NV OR Williamsport, MD Reports To: Director of Purchasing Department: Supply Chain Employment Type: Salary, Full-Time Position Summary ASSA ABLOY ...

Salem Leasing

Purchasing Assistant

High Point, NC · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

The purchasing assistant will be responsible for learning company purchasing policies and procedures and conducting regular price comparisons to ensure that the company is always getting the best ...

SPORT SHEDS, LLC

Purchasing Manager

Orem, UT · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

We're looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to own our procurement process, build strong supplier relationships, and ensure our production team has everything they need, exactly when they ...

Aston Carter

Purchasing Coordinator

Saint Augustine, FL · On-site

$50K/yr

The Purchasing Coordinator plays a key role in supporting procurement activities by verifying purchase requests, sourcing competitive suppliers, managing fuel programs, and ensuring accurate and ...

National Food Group

Purchasing Support

Novi, MI · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Purchasing Support Location: Onsite - Novi, MI Department: Purchasing Reports To: Purchasing Support Lead/Purchasing Leadership About the Role The Purchasing Support role provides critical ...

AccorHotel

Purchasing Supervisor

Boston, MA · On-site

$32/hr

Position Overview The Purchasing Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Purchasing & Receiving Department, ensuring inventory accuracy, receiving compliance, purchasing execution, storage ...

Tri-City Group

Purchasing Specialist

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

The Purchasing Specialist will day-to-day job site needs. Job Duties: * Issue and approve Purchase Orders (POs) according to company guidelines. * Coordinate with Project Management to maintain ...

FOCUSPOINT

Purchasing Assistant

Nashville, TN · On-site

Purchasing Assistant Location: Onsite Nashville MSA Employment Type: Contract - 3 months Pay: Up to $18/hr About FOCUSPOINT: FOCUSPOINT specializes in connecting top-tier professionals with ...

The Building People

Purchasing Agent

Nashville, TN

$20 - $25/hr

The Purchasing Agent serves customer needs through the placement of Government orders against established contracts (i.e. purchase orders and/or calls against BPAs or other FSS schedules, PBS ...

PTC of Tennessee, LLC

Purchasing Manager

Memphis, TN · On-site

General The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing, executing, and enforcing procurement strategies that support the organization's operational, financial, and inventory objectives. This ...

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What do you do in a purchasing job?

A purchasing job involves sourcing and buying goods or services needed by a company, negotiating prices and contracts, and managing supplier relationships. It requires attention to detail, knowledge of supply chain processes, and often the use of procurement software. The role ensures that the organization has the necessary materials to operate efficiently.

What is the difference between Purchasing Job vs Procurement Specialist?

AspectPurchasing JobProcurement Specialist
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certifications like C.P.M.Similar credentials; often requires certifications like CPSM or C.P.M.
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, often in retail, manufacturing, or corporate sectorsOffice-based, involved in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
Industry UsageCommonly used across various industries for buying goods/servicesMore strategic, used in industries with complex supply chains
Search & Comparison IntentFocuses on transactional buying activitiesEmphasizes strategic sourcing and supplier management

While both Purchasing Jobs and Procurement Specialists involve acquiring goods and services, Purchasing Jobs tend to focus on transactional buying activities, such as placing orders and managing supplier relationships. Procurement Specialists often handle strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier evaluations, making their roles more strategic within the supply chain.

What jobs pay $500,000 a year in the US?

Purchasing managers and directors in large corporations can earn $500,000 or more annually, especially with bonuses and profit-sharing. High-level procurement roles often require extensive experience, strategic skills, and sometimes certifications like CPSM or CPM. Such salaries are typically found in industries like manufacturing, technology, or finance with significant budget responsibilities.

What are some of the careers in purchasing?

Careers in purchasing include roles such as purchasing agent, procurement specialist, supply chain manager, and buyer. These positions involve sourcing goods and services, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships, often requiring skills in negotiation, inventory management, and familiarity with procurement software.

What are the 4 types of purchasing?

In purchasing roles, the four main types are strategic purchasing, which involves long-term planning and supplier relationships; tactical purchasing, focused on day-to-day procurement activities; operational purchasing, handling routine orders and inventory management; and emergency purchasing, used for urgent needs. Understanding these types helps purchasing professionals manage different procurement scenarios effectively.
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Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Veritiv Corporation

Trevose, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Purpose:

Our Purchasing Agent will be responsible for managing the planning and execution of our inventory strategy for our custom packaging group. This person will manage a supplier network with a focus on price, lead time, quality and procedural conformance. The Purchasing Agent will review vendor quote proposals and process purchase orders.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform daily inventory replenishment review to monitor exceptions, and recommended purchase requisitions in EVO and the Buyer Workbench.
Manage replenishment policy and parameter setting within EVO including lead time, minimum order quantities, product segmentation, etc.
Monitor forecast and projected inventory levels to minimize inventory shortage and surplus.
Leverage EVO reporting and analytics to make proactive strategic replenishment decisions.
Coordinate with Demand Planners on the inventory placement for marketing initiatives in collaboration with RSL, IM team, and Category Management.
Resolve complex issues escalated by Inventory Coordinators (e.g., following up on purchase orders, expediting purchase orders, resolving purchase order and invoice discrepancies as needed).
Consistently monitor supplier performance; participate in reviews with suppliers, driving towards resolution of issues optimizing supplier performance.
Participate in projects as requested (e.g., shuttle reduction, ABC Classification, NetOps Consolidation and Continuous Improvement initiatives).
Work with sourcing team to drive supplier minimum reductions and service improvements through forecast collaboration.
Work collaboratively to effectively manage Customer Dedicated Inventory and Sales Rep to advise stocking strategies.
Accurately and concisely communicate updates to the organization and keep the organization abreast on requests, questions, and concerns; proactively take initiative on questions or issues that arise.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

  • Management of a supplier network with a focus on price, lead time, quality and procedural conformance.
  • Facilitate and review vendor quote proposals, prepare and process purchase orders to comply with established purchasing procedures and maintains appropriate files/records
  • Collaborate and coordinate with key stakeholders including sales, customer service, operations and finance on price, product and delivery schedule to ensure expectations are met.
  • Maintenance of SharePoint Vendor Library as company resource for quoting customers and other useful vendor specific documentation.
  • Keeps abreast of and communicates to the organization market activities which would affect present or future purchases.
  • Attend meetings, trade shows, visit suppliers & manufacturing facilities to learn about new industry trends and to establish and build supplier relationships.
  • Negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in the printing and/or plastics manufacturing industries, especially for packaging materials.
  • Data analysis on past and future purchases as well as market trends to guide decision making.
  • Negotiating & strategic skills that are optimizing pricing, terms, penalties and incentives transforming purchasing from a source of cost saving to a source of value creations.
  • Solid understanding of importing process, the cost and milestone events.
  • Microsoft office proficient with ERP system experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
  • 3-5 years' experience previous purchasing experience including working with international suppliers preferred

Work Experience:

3-5 years of related job experience.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

What We Offer

  • Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
  • Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
  • Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.comand connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

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