Purchasing Agent jobs in Saginaw, MI
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
- Landscape Logic
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Charlevoix, MI
FULL_TIME
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Landscape Logic is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing Agent to join our team. The preferred candidate will be crucial in sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring landscape and hardscape materials to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of our projects.
Qualifications:- Associates in Business Administration. Bachelors preferred or equivalent experience
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards.
- Proficient in using procurement and inventory management software as well as Office 365.
- Excellent experience/skillset with Excel
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment IS a must.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multi task in a fast paced environment
- Strong work ethic and excellent negotiation skills
- Maintain positive relationships with suppliers
- Willing to work outside in inclement weather, when necessary
Experience:- Logistics experience: (1 year preferred)
- 2 years of green industry experience or equivalent preferred
- Material Sourcing / Professional Buying: 1 year (Required)
- Knowledge of landscape and hardscape materials, wholesale and large nursery experience is a plus
- Vendor Management: 1 year (Required)
- Inventory management: 1 year (Required)
About the Company:
Landscape LogicIndustry:
Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing
- 21 Days Ago
Purchasing Agent
- Master Electric Co., Inc.
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Gladwin, MI
FULL_TIME
- Master Electric is seeking applications from qualified individuals for a Purchasing Agent opening. The position’s responsibilities include processing Purchase Orders, Entering Invoices and Balancing S...
- 22 Days Ago
Purchasing Agent
- Sheldon Medical Supply
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Sandusky, MI
FULL_TIME
- Purchasing Agent Sheldon Medical Supply is the leading regional provider of integrated homecare products and services. If you are an enthusiastic, self-directed individual consider joining our Purchas...
- 12 Days Ago
Purchasing Agent
- Manthei Wood Products
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Petoskey, MI
FULL_TIME
- The Opportunity Do you work well with others? Do you enjoy the thrill of hunting for needed goods that comes with sourcing vendors and negotiating contracts? Do you want to be part of a fast-paced, hi...
- 25 Days Ago
Purchasing Agent
- Gemini Group, Inc.
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Bad Axe, MI
FULL_TIME
- Title: Purchasing Agent Reports To: Plant Manager Status: Full Time/Hourly Non-Exempt (40 hrs./week; additional hours as needed to support organization and individual goals) Location: Thumb Tool & Eng...
- 1 Month Ago
Purchasing Production Agent
- Bristol Steel
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Davison, MI
FULL_TIME
- Bristol Steel was founded in 1979. Bristol Steel is widely known and respected as Michigan's Premier Steel Fabricator & Erector, rigging and material handling equipment supplier. Our quality, integrit...
- 1 Day Ago
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Cashier (Part-Time, Full-Time)
- Ace Hardware
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Saginaw, MI
- Ace Hardware offers not just a job, but a meaningful and rewarding career As a Cashier you will: Follow all cash registe...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Instructor Nurse Aide Training Prgoram
- Thriving Together Training Center
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Saginaw, MI
- Job Description Job Description Provides instructition and certification in the Certified Nurse Aide Training program. P...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Production Worker
- Highway and Heavy Parts
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Saginaw, MI
- Job Description Job Description Production Worker Hours: Flexible, Full-Time or Part-Time Pay: $15-16/Hour Are you looki...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Substitute Program Support Aide
- Saginaw Intermediate School District
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Saginaw, MI
- Job Description Job Description Job Summary: The Substitute Program Support Aide works as part of a team to assist the T...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Early Head Start Teacher
- Saginaw Intermediate School District
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Saginaw, MI
- Job Description Job Description A. GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This position is responsible for planning and implementing...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Associate Teacher
- Saginaw Intermediate School District
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Saginaw, MI
- Job Description Job Description Job Summary: This position works as a part of a teaching team to assist the Teacher in t...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lead Teacher
- Saginaw Intermediate School District
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Saginaw, MI
- Job Description Job Description A. GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE POSITION This position serves as the Lead of a teaching team i...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Management & Sales Training Program (Northern Michigan)
- Sherwin-Williams
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Flushing, MI
- The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare you...
- 4/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw (/ˈsæɡɪnɔː/) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Saginaw County. The city of Saginaw and Saginaw County are both located in the area known as Mid-Michigan or Central Michigan. The city of Saginaw is located adjacent to Saginaw Charter Township and is considered part of the Tri-City area, along with neighboring Bay City and Midland. The Saginaw County MSA had a population of 196,542 in 2013. The city is also the largest municipality within the Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City Metropolitan Area.
The city of Saginaw was a thriving lumber town in the 19th century and an i...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$55,337 to $75,780
Saginaw, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
were up 1.3% from a year ago
What does a Purchasing Agent do?
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