Purchasing Agent

Our Client is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support their procurement team. You will be responsible for….
• Oversee the procurement process and associated workflows, ensuring timely material purchasing. Keep accurate upkeep of management tools.
• Identify, evaluate and select suppliers to ensure best quality and cost-effectiveness. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to facilitate negotiations.
• Source and solicit competitive quotes from approved suppliers. Evaluate for accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Create purchase orders based on supplier quotations, verifying pricing, quantities and terms while ensuring compliance with organization procurement procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, to reduce costs and optimize departmental performance through data analysis, stakeholder feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Receive, review and process vendor invoices by matching them with corresponding purchase orders. Resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments, an ensure timely accurate posting for payment.
• Communication with vendors to maintain up-to-date lead times on all processed orders.

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• 1+ year of relevant purchasing/procurement experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills; high quality document and report preparation.
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment requiring strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and prior experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX (or other Microsoft ERP solutions) in a professional setting.

• Familiarity with building automation products is preferred.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.