Purchasing Agent jobs in New London, CT

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
  • Mohegan Sun
  • Uncasville, CT FULL_TIME
  • Division

    Mohegan Sun


    Type of Position

    Full Time


    Pay Rate



    City

    Uncasville


    State

    CT


    Job Level

    Experienced


    Education



    Department



    Category

    Property Management

    PURCHASING AGENT

    PUR01


    Position Summary:


    This position is responsible for making purchase recommendations on a wide variety of goods and services for Mohegan Sun.



    Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:


    • Makes purchase recommendations on a wide variety of goods and services for Mohegan Sun
    • Selects vendors, places purchase orders, verifies deliveries and reviews the details of invoices for their assigned group of materials, commodities or departments
    • Requests and receives vendor proposals and notifies vendors when purchase commitments are made
    • Assists the Purchasing Manager and/or Director on vendor and manufacturer programs

    Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:


    • Continues to source new vendors and products that will offer alternatives or savings to Mohegan Sun
    • Supports and trains the Purchasing Agents and Purchasing Expediters
    • Reports potential fraud risks or unethical behaviors of vendors, co-workers or other Mohegan Sun employees

    Competencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:


    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
    • Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
    • Knowledge of MMS/IP systems (Stratton Warren)

    Training Requirements:


    • Ability to navigate in Stratton Warren Purchasing software and understand where information is stored
    • General knowledge of the Mohegan Sun property and various department locations

    Physical Demands and Work Environment:


    • Office work environment
    • Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
    • Must be able to walk large areas of the casino property when meeting and escorting vendors
    • Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

    This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary



    Minimum Education and Qualifications:


    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Three years of purchasing experience in a high volume, complex casino, hotel or similar environment
    • One year of experience negotiating with vendors and knowledge of the bidding process

    Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference. "Native American" means an individual who is duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or duly enrolled member of any group of Native Americans recognized as an Indian Tribe by the Mohegan Tribe, the United States, or the State of Connecticut.

  • 21 Days Ago

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Purchasing Agent
  • City of Groton
  • Groton, CT FULL_TIME
  • The City of Groton has an opening in our Finance Department. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced fulltime Purchasing Agent to join our team. Under the supervision of the Director of Finan...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Purchasing/Planning Clerk
  • Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
  • Groton, CT FULL_TIME
  • Country 1 United States of America State / County 1 Connecticut City 1 Groton Division 1 Structurals Company 1 Groton Function 1 Supply Chain/ Purchasing Workplace Type 1 On-Site Position type 1 Full ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Info Security Purchasing Liaison
  • General Dynamics Electric Boat
  • Groton, CT FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Information Security Purchasing Liaison serves as the principal contact between the Chief of Information Security, D330 Supply Chain team and Regulatory Compliance Analysts in identifying...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Agent
  • Best Buy
  • Waterford, CT FULL_TIME
  • 16-Mar-2024 Geek Squad Agent (Retail Store) Part time Job Description As a Geek Squad Agent, you’ll be the first point of contact for people seeking technology support, knowledge and solutions. Workin...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Account Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Michaela Jordan - State Farm Agent
  • Niantic, CT FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview Successful State Farm Agent is seeking a qualified professional to join their winning team for the role of Account Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member. We seek an energetic profes...
  • 19 Days Ago

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0 Purchasing Agent jobs found in New London, CT area

New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States, located at the mouth of the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut. It was one of the world's three busiest whaling ports for several decades beginning in the early 19th century, along with Nantucket and New Bedford, Massachusetts. The wealth that whaling brought into the city furnished the capital to fund much of the city's present architecture. The city subsequently became home to other shipping and manufacturing industries, but it has gradually lost most of its industrial heart. New London ...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$62,732 to $85,906
New London, Connecticut area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago

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