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Purchasing Agent


Job Location:

Wilmington, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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A purchasing administrator is primarily in charge of overseeing a companys purchasing procedures. It is their duty to monitor the companys inventory of supplies gather and analyze purchase requests and process purchase orders resolving issues should there be any. They also negotiate with vendors and suppliers building positive relationships with them. They also maintain records of all transactions producing progress reports regularly for a smooth and efficient workflow.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provides administrative support to the department.

  • Types reports purchase orders memoranda and other documents.

  • Research vendors and collects prices specifications and other data related to goods and services.

  • Establishes and maintains recordkeeping system for purchasing department.

  • Perform other duties assigned by management.

  • Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities


Education/Qualification:

  • Bachelors degree in Logistics Purchase and Supply Business Administration or related fields

  • At least two years of experience in a purchasing position

  • In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions inventory and supply management systems

  • Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

  • Strong organizational skills a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships

  • Direct experience with spreadsheet computer applications

  • Ability to use purchasing software


Other Duties:

  • Adheres to the Code of Conduct Confidentiality Agreement and Company Safety Policy.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Excellent pay

  • Medical dental vision

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Company paid short-term disability

  • 401K with employer match

  • Paid vacation and company holidays

  • Training and Career Development

  • Company vehicle (if job applicable)

  • Immediate qualification for theALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information disability military service and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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