Purchasing Agent
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Job Location:
Castroville, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description: Purchasing Agent Purchasing Agent Job Purpose: Obtains requirements by verifying preparing and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items; authorizes payment.
Purchasing Agent Job Duties:
- Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
- Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
- Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
- Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
- Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
- Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
- Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
- Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications: Supply Management Tracking Budget Expenses Vendor Relationships Organization Customer Service Documentation Skills Manufacturing Methods and Procedures Manufacturing Quality Cost Accounting Control Engineering Chemical Purchasing.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Chemical Purchasing
- B.S. in Chemistry
- Knowledge and use of Computerized Purchasing and Accounting Systems
Requirements:
- High School level of basic Chemistry (B.S. Preferred)
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform inventory counts.
- Negotiation skills.
- Organized and Confidential
- Follow Through
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Cardiac
- Event Planning
- Front Office Management
- Inventory Management
- Adobe
