Purchasing Agent

epartment: Accounts Reports Directly To: Sr. Accounts Manager JOB SUMMARY: Obtains requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase order ...

epartment: Accounts

Reports Directly To: Sr. Accounts Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Obtains requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items; authorizes payment.

JOB DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list, clarifying unclear items, recommending alternatives.
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock, and 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.

Purchasing Agent Skills and Qualifications:

Supply Management, Tracking Budget Expenses, Vendor Relationships, Organization, Customer Service, Documentation Skills, Supply Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Cost Accounting, Control Engineering

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