Purchasing Agent I
California, MD, United States13h ago
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Key details
- Location
- California, MD, United States
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 13h ago
Skills
customer servicesupplier relationship managementvendor management
About the role
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Facilitate bids, analysis and negotiations for goods and services, as assigned
- Accurate and timely processing of all purchase orders according to company standard process.
- Manage the day-to-day business relationship and transactions utilizing pre-established Annual and Blanket Agreements with key suppliers through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/ volume/ delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing of end-user feedback, follow up on backorders, etc.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company
- Works with other members of the purchasing and finance team to support and implement financial initiatives that reduce transaction cost and consolidate volume.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively across different organizational levels, functions and brands to support procurement goals and objectives.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- AA or BA/BS in Business or related field required
- Minimum of 3-5 years facility or commodity purchasing experience
- Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of purchasing and a basic understanding of the finance functions
- Experience in Lawson a plus, but not required
- Quick customer service/problem solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; Able to forge internal customer and external supplier relationships