Purchasing Agent
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Description
Responsible for insuring the timely receipt of goods and services to production, while adhering to a materials budget.
Tasks
- Review material requirements to make sound purchases based on current and future needs.
- Review and follows up on late purchase orders daily.
- Work with vendors and supervisors on VMI to insure proper inventory levels.
- Monitor monthly budgets for expenses to ensure budgets are not exceeded.
- Recommend improvements on current purchasing procedures to Procurement Manager.
Qualifications / Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Communication
- Advanced computer skills
- Organizational skills
