• Purchasing Agent

    Robert Half Accountemps (Uniontown, OH)


    Description CTH

    $25/hr

     

    RFO: current employee is going back to school full time and leaving in August

     

    Mon-Fri 7:30-4;30

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Agent to manage the procurement of materials, supplies, and services necessary for our operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely purchases, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining accurate records while optimizing cost-efficiency and supplier performance.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Research, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimal pricing terms, and delivery schedules.

    • Prepare and issue purchase orders and contracts for goods/services.

    • Coordinate with Install departments to determine purchasing needs and specifications.

    • Track orders and insure timely delivery.

    • Work with service plumbers to order parts for calls in process.

    • Resolve issues related to shipment delays, damaged goods, or supplier discrepancies.

    • Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and vendor performance.

    • Receive all purchase orders into inventory.

    • Stay updated on market trends, supplier changes, and cost fluctuations.

    • Schedule deliveries to the jobsite.

    • Process Return Good Authorization forms for excess project materials.

    Qualifications

    • Proven experience as a Purchasing Agent or in a similar procurement role.

    • Strong negotiation and communication skills.

    • Proficiency in purchasing software and Microsoft Office Suite.

    • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

    • Knowledge of supply chain procedures and inventory management.

    • High school diploma or equivalent Requirements Accounting Software Systems, Epicor, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP Solutions, Great Plains (GPAC), About Time, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Budget Processes, Buying Processes

     

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