Purchasing Agent
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Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated purchasing agent to join our procurement team. The purchasing agent reports to the purchasing supervisor and is responsible for identifying suppliers researching goods and services processing purchase orders and verifying delivered items.
To be successful as a purchasing agent you should be able to critically assess suppliers products and services and negotiate the best possible deals. Ultimately an outstanding purchasing agent has a keen sense of business and maintains meticulous transaction records.
Purchasing Agent Responsibilities:
- Researching and comparing suppliers goods and services.
- Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability product quality and costefficiency.
- Monitoring inventory levels and determining purchase needs.
- Requesting cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices.
- Preparing and processing purchase orders.
- Maintaining records of all transactions purchase orders receipts and payments.
- Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries.
- Building and maintaining positive longterm supplier relations.
Qualifications :
Purchasing Agent Requirements:
- High school diploma
- Previous experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar position.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong organization and documentation skills.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Good in English language
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
