Purchasing Agent

Summary Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials equipment tools parts supplies and advertising for organization by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reviews requisitions.

Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price availability and delivery schedule.

Selects products for purchase by testing observing or examining items.

Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.

Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.

Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.

Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.

Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased costs delivery product quality or performance and inventories.

Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel users vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

Approves invoices for payment.

Expedites delivery of goods to users.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                               

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications :

Competencies                                               

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Safety - Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly

Communication - Able to read and interpret written information; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; asks for and offers help when needed; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others ideas and tries new things; approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; follow through on commitments; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.

Ethics & Diversity - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds and supports organizational values; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Productivity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyones efforts to succeed.

Dependability - Follows instructions; responds to management direction; is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work.

Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                             

Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                                            

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                 

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability                                                    

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills                                           

To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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