Purchasing Agent I
About The Position
The Purchasing Agent I facilitates bids, analysis, and negotiations for assigned goods and services and processes purchase orders accurately and promptly according to company standards. The role manages day-to-day transactions and business relationships with key suppliers under established annual and blanket agreements, including placing orders, communicating changes in demand, volume, or delivery timing, resolving issues, sharing end-user feedback, and following up on backorders. The position also manages supplier relationships to support continuity of goods and services that meet company standards for quality, service, and price. Working with purchasing and finance colleagues, the Purchasing Agent supports financial initiatives to reduce transaction costs and consolidate volume, and collaborates across organizational levels, functions, and brands to advance procurement goals.
Requirements
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
- 3–5 years of facility or commodity purchasing experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing and a basic understanding of finance functions.
- Quick customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal customers and external suppliers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Lawson.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate bids, analysis, and negotiations for assigned goods and services.
- Process purchase orders accurately and promptly according to company standard processes.
- Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and transactions using established annual and blanket agreements.
- Place orders and communicate changes in demand, volume, or delivery timing to suppliers.
- Resolve supplier issues, share end-user feedback, and follow up on backorders.
- Ensure continuity of goods and services that meet company quality, service, and price performance standards.
- Work with purchasing and finance team members to support initiatives that reduce transaction costs and consolidate volume.
- Collaborate and communicate across organizational levels, functions, and brands to support procurement goals and objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
