Purchasing Agent

Recruit Staff Hire•Metairie, LA

About The Position

We are searching for a Purchasing Specialist to work with a client located in Metairie, La. Pay for this position will be $20 per hour plus benefits. M-F/7:30am-4pm.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree required

Responsibilities

Receipt and processing of requests for goods and services.
Sourcing needed goods and services on a competitive bid basis, or acceptable alternate authorization procedures.
Maintenance of a knowledge base, and database, of suppliers of goods and services .
Analysis and presentation of offers received in order to facilitate best value purchasing decisions.
Placement of orders within prescribed authorization limits, or as directed by management.
Analysis of, selection of, and coordination of, best delivery methods.
Tracking and expediting of deliveries from time of order through delivery.
Verification of deliveries
Review of vendor invoices for compliance with pricing, terms and conditions, and delivery of goods.
Approval of invoices as appropriate.
Input and maintenance of all logs, records, reports, contract files, etc. necessary to properly and effectively document the procurement and logistical activities of the company.