Purchasing Agent

Louisville, KY 40299, United States

We are looking for a purchasing agent to add to our busy staff. The team member will need to be able to do the following;

Develop profitable purchasing strategies
Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers
Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics
Issue purchase orders for materials and equipment
Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance with terms of contracts
Analyze and resolve purchasing issues/discrepancies
Review supplies to ensure quality
Monitor stock levels
Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures etc.)
Keep updated records
Participate in cost reduction activities, observe and report price increases
Research a variety of sources, documents, etc. to ensure adequacy of specification in terms of clarity, precision, and related criteria
Attend events, fairs and exhibitions to keep abreast of the market\xe2\x80\x99s trends
Build and develop long-term relationships with local suppliers
Must have strong computer skills to include excel, word, outlook.
Must have experience in purchasing
Know Quickbook a must
Must be a team player

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits:

Schedule:

Supplemental pay types:

Ability to commute/relocate:

Louisville, KY 40299: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Work Location: In person

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