Purchasing Agent
Purchasing Agent
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Job Description
The person in this position will perform full purchasing procedures for material parts and services for all departments and regions of the railroad.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform vendor research and make recommendations to the respective departments and/or the regional general manager
Negotiate best price to be most costeffective and to minimize company expenditures; prepare RFPs when applicable
Ensure that all materials and parts are properly coded before submitting for payment so that they are properly accounted for in budget line items
Perform full purchasing procedures for materials parts and services for all departments and regions of the railroad
Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Previous responsibility for assessing supplier capabilities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical problemidentification and problemsolving skills
Good Microsoft Excel Access and PowerPoint skills; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or an equivalent ERM system
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines independently
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
Associate degree or equivalent preferred; accounting degree a plus
This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
