Purchasing Agent jobs in the United States

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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Purchase/Procurement Agent - SOSTC/ Purchasing Department
  • SOSTC/ Purchasing Department - Team Georgia Careers
  • Forsyth, GA FULL_TIME
    • Assists with establishing and managing of agency contracts.
      Develops strategic sourcing knowledge and skills by supporting category teams.
      Develops a knowledge and understanding of a variety of sourcing strategies and their applicability. Applies the appropriate tools to perform assigned strategic sourcing responsibilities.
      Develops a good knowledge of how to select and use various data collection and analysis tools including competitive benchmarking, total cost analysis, and value chain identification.
      Collects market intelligence data using appropriate standard practices and tools Complete data collection and analysis in an accurate and timely manner.
      Assists in developing solicitation documents such as Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs). Develops and applies an understanding of standard solicitation development tools and techniques.
      Participate in the vendor response evaluation process. Understands the variety and applicability of evaluation documents. Assists in the development of financial and technical evaluation documents. Conducts an accurate analysis of vendor responses.
      Utilizes tools to track and document spend and savings information in accordance with standard format.
      Supports spend analysis by identifying and collecting financial data from appropriate sources (such as PeopleSoft, general ledgers, etc.) Cleanses data for spend analysis by looking for duplications in data, determining consistency in terminology, and identifying and other relevant factors. Generates simple spend analysis reports as requested.
      Supports ongoing knowledge management activities. Understands the fundaments of developing and capturing best practices and lessons learned. Documents bests practices and lessons learned in accordance with established formats. Applies and adopts bests practices and lessons learned.
      Assists with procurement application projects as needed. Adopts and utilizes new procurement application software, programs, and methodologies to support the strategic sourcing process including eRFP tools, state systems, and other electronic tools. Participates in pilot projects and provides input as requested.
      Develops and maintains professional knowledge of the procurement field. Develops an understanding of and learns to apply the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) and related rules and regulations. Develops an awareness and understanding of legal implications and possible complications. Seeks guidance and asks appropriate questions to develop expertise in procurement related activities. Attends appropriate training. 
      Location Name: SOSTC/ Purchasing Department 
      Address1: Ponder Hall 
      City: Forsyth  Zipcode: 31029 
      County: MONROE COUNTY 
      Contact Name: Marcia Primus 
      Contact Phone#: 478-508-7819 
      Contact Email ID: marcia.primus@gdc.ga.gov 

       

      Associate's degree in business administration, public administration or a directly related field from an accredited college or university OR Two years of experience in a purchasing environment providing support in collecting bids, completing procurement documents and related functions. Note: Some positions may require certification. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.
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    Procurement Specialist
    • PURCHASING
    • Newport, VA FULL_TIME
    • Job Summary Position is responsible for the procurement of routine and moderate to highly technical/complex commodities and services utilizing solicitation methods including Requests for Quotations (R...
    • 14 Days Ago

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    Senior Procurement Specialist
    • PURCHASING
    • Newport, VA FULL_TIME
    • Job Summary Position is responsible for the procurement of moderate to highly technical/complex commodities and services including the procurement of architectural and engineering services, constructi...
    • 16 Days Ago

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    Purchasing Agent / Purchasing Assistant
    • aiTWorks
    • Flower Mound, TX FULL_TIME
    • We are HRAIT/aiTWorks, an employment agency ( https://hr.aitworks.com). We are looking for the candidate who can work as Purchasing Agent or Assistant at a Japanese food specialty trading company in F...
    • 13 Days Ago

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    Purchasing Agent
    • Phase Technologies
    • Rapid, SD FULL_TIME
    • If you are good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work for Phase Technologies as a Purchasing Agent on our Supply Chain/Procurement team. Phase Technologie...
    • 19 Days Ago

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    Purchasing Agent
    • Career Systems Development Corporation
    • Bangor, ME FULL_TIME
    • Description:Job Summary: Responsible for the overall purchasing function.Duties/Responsibilities:Reviews and is cognizant of, and complies with all clauses of the prime contract pertaining to procurem...
    • 19 Days Ago

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    Senior Procurement Agent 4 - Remote
    • M.C. Dean, Inc.
    • Vienna, VA
    • As a Senior Purchasing Agent supporting MC Dean's growing businesses, your role will include: Functioning as a key liais...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Document Management Analyst
    • NSS
    • Washington, DC
    • NSS is actively hiring 2 Document Management Analysts for a federal client located in Washington, DC. This individual is...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Project Purchasing Agent/Buyer
    • Marriott International
    • Bethesda, MD
    • Job Description JOB SUMMARY Performs key purchasing responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner working independent...
    • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Office Administrator
    • Growing Membership Association
    • Manassas, VA
    • Job Description Job Description We are seeking an Office Administrator to join our team! You will perform clerical and a...
    • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Management & Sales Training Program
    • Sherwin-Williams
    • Arlington, VA
    • The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare you...
    • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Vice President, Contracts
    • Oceus Networks LLC
    • Herndon, VA
    • Job Description Job Description Vice President, Contracts Herndon, VA 20171 About Us Oceus Networks' mission is to enabl...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    PURCHASING AGENT
    • PerLectric
    • Fairfax, VA
    • Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting four Critical Success Factors: Safety First! Financial Success. ...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Project Manager, Finance and Administration
    • Palmer Legal Staffing
    • Washington, DC
    • Palmer Staffing is seeking a Project Manager of Finance and Administration. We are seeking an energetic, great communica...
    • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

    Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
    $58,865 to $80,610