Purchaser
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$50000 - $60000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
Purchasing Agent Job Purpose:
Responsible for monitoring inventory levels and purchasing new items to replenish stock. Create relationships with multiple vendors to get the highest quality items for the lowest cost.
Purchasing Agent Job Duties:
Purchasing Agent Skills and Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED Required; Ability to Read, Analyze, and Interpret Documents such as Safety Rules, Operating Instructions, Procedures and Common Technical Manuals, and Purchase Orders; Previous Experience Working in a Warehouse Preferred; Keen Attention to Detail; Ability to Lift Heavy Objects; Positive Attitude; Self-Motivated; Active; Safety Conscious; Ability to Work on Multiple Tasks in a Fast Paced, Busy Environment; Great Communication Skills; Ability to Work Well on a Team but Be Self-Motivated and Independent at Times; High Levels of Organization
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Purchasing Agent Job Purpose:
Responsible for monitoring inventory levels and purchasing new items to replenish stock. Create relationships with multiple vendors to get the highest quality items for the lowest cost.
Purchasing Agent Job Duties:
Monitor inventory levels- Ensure correct inventory levels are reflected in the system
- Create purchase orders for vendors
- Shop for the best available products at the lowest cost
- Negotiate new contracts with new and existing vendors
- Coordinate with Warehouse receiver on incoming deliveries
- Inspect new product for quality assurance
- Manage relationships with new and existing vendors and suppliers
- Ensures warehouse goals are met
- Maintains a high level of health and safety standards
- Performs other general warehouse duties as needed
Purchasing Agent Skills and Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED Required; Ability to Read, Analyze, and Interpret Documents such as Safety Rules, Operating Instructions, Procedures and Common Technical Manuals, and Purchase Orders; Previous Experience Working in a Warehouse Preferred; Keen Attention to Detail; Ability to Lift Heavy Objects; Positive Attitude; Self-Motivated; Active; Safety Conscious; Ability to Work on Multiple Tasks in a Fast Paced, Busy Environment; Great Communication Skills; Ability to Work Well on a Team but Be Self-Motivated and Independent at Times; High Levels of Organization
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