Purchasing Agent

Company: Robert Half
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Description Robert Half is currently working with a client looking for a Purchasing Agent. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible to work and negotiate with suppliers to purchase goods and services for the company. As the Purchasing Agent you will be processing purchase orders, in addition to locating suppliers and researching goods, services and materials. If you are a deadline oriented professional and highly analytical, this is the Purchasing Agent position for you!

Key responsibilities

- Track inventory levels and decide on purchase needs

- Support maintenance of records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments

- Prepare and organize purchase orders

- Assess supplier profiles and examine offers

- Assess and compare suppliers, goods, and services

- Develop and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures, etc.)

- Own relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts

- Suggest cost proposals and negotiate contracts and prices Requirements - Prior experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar position

- High school diploma or GED required

- Degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field preferred

- Skilled in CRM, ERP, and inventory management software programs

- Skilled in communication and negotiation

- Must be very organized and skilled in documentation

- Must be skilled in analytical thinking and research

Give us a call today if you possess the right experience and skills for this exciting position with an immediate start date!

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