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Purchasing Agent Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Agent to administer product procurement processes for our company. In this position, you are responsible for researching new products, meeting with vendors, and submitting purchase orders. You ensure invoicing goes through proper channels to assure compliance with our vendor contracts, oversee inventory control and vendor management, and when inventory is low, you are responsible for expediting shipments from our vendors. This makes communication and relationship-building skills crucial. Our ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business, several years of purchasing experience, and strong sales forecasting skills.
Purchasing Agent Duties and Responsibilities
- Research products and compare prices from various vendors
- Track current inventory and order new shipments when necessary
- Authorize payments and forward invoices through accounts payable
- Track all purchases, shipments, and invoices
- Order products based on forecasts of sales trends
Purchasing Agent Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field
- Strong sales forecasting and vendor relations skills
- Experience with office software, such as Microsoft Outlook
- Purchasing experience
- Strong communication abilities
