Purchasing Agent jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

Purchasing Agent initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Being a Purchasing Agent interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Additionally, Purchasing Agent coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Purchasing Agent independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Purchasing Agent typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing Agent I
  • Robertet, Inc.
  • Piscataway, NJ FULL_TIME
  • COMPANY OVERVIEW:

    Robertet is the world's leading source of natural, sustainable, and organic ingredients and is one of the oldest fragrance and flavor companies in the world. Robertet is a world-renowned innovator in scent and taste with a global reach represented in over 50 countries, 14 manufacturing sites on 3 continents, 3 R&D innovation centers and 12 creative centers.

    Robertet is the only fragrance, flavor and ingredient company fully integrated at each step of the creation process, from the source ingredient to the final fragrance and flavor. Founded in 1850 in Grasse, France, Robertet continues to be privately owned and managed by the fourth generation of family members. With a passion for and unparalleled understanding of naturals, together with boundless creativity and market insight, allows Robertet to provide their customers with world class innovation in scent and taste.

    SUMMARY:

    Responsible for all duties associated with purchasing functions, including purchase order and sample entry into multiple systems; communication and follow up with suppliers; internal coordination with receiving and quality control departments.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Perform designated tasks associated with purchasing raw materials for production
    • Access multiple computer systems to enter and retrieve information to process samples, purchase orders, and maintain purchase order status and costing information
    • Actively schedule supplier meetings to obtain, interpret, and update the business on market and supply chain information
    • Maintain and update market costing information for raw materials
    • Perform associated tasks in the resolution of pricing discrepancies, complaints, late deliveries, quality and receipt issues.
    • Participate in supplier review process
    • Identify alternate suppliers and process samples into the QC queue.
    • Provide support as required to the purchasing, procurement, and planning teams
    • Knowledge and compliance to procurement values, practices, and principles.
    • Other duties as assigned by the Manager

    COMPETENCIES:

    • Customer focus - Quick thinker, strong analytical skills, delivers solutions.
    • Ensures accountability – strives to meets purchasing Key Performance Indicators and Robertet business results. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Communicates effectively – Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Prepares reports and is an active participant in the Sales and Operating planning meetings. Ability to effectively present information (oral/written) and respond to questions from groups of managers, peers, and clients.
    • Values differences – Must possess a great attitude, work ethic and ability to serve as a team player. Ability to ensure that all team members are communicating with one another in a positive manner.
    • Situational adaptability – Ability to change gears and be agile with plans.
    • Foster Improvement and Innovation - Continuously strive to improve your work to deliver better products, services, and processes. Understand how your work contributes to the company goals. Understand and assess the current way of working and identify opportunities for improvement.
    • Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain and Purchasing concepts.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Required:

    • 4-year undergraduate degree in business or science
    • Minimum 3 years of purchasing or planning experience
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Office 365
    • Above Average competency in Microsoft Excel, Excellent Math Skills

    Preferred:

    • Strong vendor management and negotiating skills
    • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with ERP software - Oracle a plus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    • Office Environment (hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remotely)
    • Manufacturing Environment
  • 9 Days Ago

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Purchasing Officer
  • Cosmos
  • Monroe, NJ FULL_TIME
  • ```Overview:We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Clerk to join our team. The Purchasing Clerk will be responsible for assisting with the procurement of materials, negotiating pric...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Purchasing Assistant
  • Twin Resources, Inc.
  • Falls, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Twin Resources is a large Design/Build Landscape Company located in Monmouth County serving the Tri-State area. Our staff is our major asset. No matter how unusual or difficult the assignment, we meet...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Purchasing Associate
  • Medical Facilities of America
  • Lakewood, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Medical Facilities of America, a regional leader in healthcare and skilled nursing services, is seeking a qualified individual to join our growing team as a Purchasing Associate in our Lakewood, NJ of...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Purchasing Coordinator
  • People Powered
  • Howell, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Agora Services Group is seeking a talented Purchasing Coordinator to join our growing team! Responsibilities include processing orders, managing budgets, vendor and facility customer service. Shift Av...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Accounts Payable/Purchasing Specialist
  • Highland Park School District
  • Highland, NJ FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 893 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Accounts Payable Date Posted: 1/8/2024 Location: Highland Park Central Office, New Jersey Job Posting 2023-2024 School Year Accounts Payable/Purchasing S...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Pharmacy Technician/Intern
  • Prime Pharmacy
  • Carteret, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Job Summary Prepares medications under the direction of a pharmacist and assists with re...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Engineer Construction
  • Let It Grow, Inc.
  • River Edge, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Let It Grow Inc. has an immediate opening for an entry level to 5 years Project Engineer...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior / Intermediate Interior Designer FF&E New York Office
  • Fogarty Finger
  • New York, NY
  • **Senior / Intermediate Interior Designer FF&E New York Office** Employer: New York, NY, US Location: Mon, Dec 27 '21 Po...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Junior Interior Designer FF&E New York Office
  • Fogarty Finger
  • New York, NY
  • **Junior Interior Designer FF&E New York Office** Employer: New York, NY, US Location: Tue, Jan 18 '22 Posted on: Full-t...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent - Packaging/Services/Supplies
  • Johanna Foods, Inc.
  • Flemington, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Job Summary: Manage a group of vendors who supply packaging materials, provide services,...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Document Management Specialist
  • Atrium CWS
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Document Management Specialist (35 Hours Per Week) Salary/Hourly Rate: $33.00 - $38.00 P...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • Wave Resort
  • Long Branch, NJ
  • Property Description: Wave Resort, located in the picturesque beachfront community of Long Branch, New Jersey, is seekin...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Agent
  • IKO Industries, Ltd.
  • Cedarhurst, NY
  • IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned a...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 5.789 square miles (14.995 km2), including 5.227 square miles (13.539 km2) of land and 0.562 square miles (1.456 km2) of water (9.71%). New Brunswick is in Raritan Valley (a line of cities in central New Jersey). New Brunswick is on the south side of Raritan Valley along with Piscataway Township, Highland Park, Edison Township, and Franklin Township (Somerset County). New Brunswick lies southwest of Newark and New York City and northeast of Trenton and Philadelphia. New Brunswick is bordered by Piscataway, Highland Park...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$66,552 to $91,138
New Brunswick, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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