Purchasing Agent Responsibilities:

• Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.
• Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Monitoring inventory levels and determining purchase needs.
• Requesting cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices.
• Preparing and processing purchase orders.
• Maintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.
• Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries.
• Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations.
• Directly communicates with factories/vendors via email or telephone to place purchase orders, obtain current lead times, and shipment reschedules
• Maintains all factory pricing, ensuring that all current standard part numbers, costs and pricing are updated in the system 

Purchasing Agent Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Previous experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar position.
• Proficiency in CRM and inventory management software programs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.