Purchasing Agent / Buyer

Quadrant, Inc. • Rockville, MD

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent/Buyer is responsible for coordinating all activities related to the procurement of materials and supplies. This role involves preparing and processing purchase orders, ensuring compliance with government order deadlines, and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information technology purchasing and accounting, with experience in government contracts and purchase order management.

Requirements

• 4+ years of purchasing experience.
• Experience with Information Technology purchasing.
• Accounting background is strongly desired.
• Experience working with government contracts.
• Experience with managing purchase orders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail.
• Bachelors Degree is required.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting background is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating all activities related to the procurement of materials and supplies.
• Preparing and processing purchase orders for supplies and equipment, compliant with government order deadlines.
• Assuring the correct material was ordered for different types of government contracts.
• Completing Tax Exemption Certificates and issuing them to multiple vendors.
• Resolving purchase order and invoice differences with suppliers, including issues with deliveries, payments, invoices, credits, payment terms, and duplicate billings.
• Assisting customer service representatives in tracking down orders.
• Maintaining records of goods/services ordered and received.
• Acting as a liaison between the company and its suppliers/vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level