Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

**Must have experience with skincare/cosmetic packaging and raw material purchasing experience highly desirable*

The Purchasing Agent will purchase goods and services according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Purchases goods and services according to the companys policies and procedures including but not limited to raw materials and packaging components.
• Coordinates with managers to maintain inventory levels.
• Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.
• Works with vendors to negotiate volume, cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts.
• Ensure purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
• Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have experience with skincare/cosmetic packaging and raw material purchasing experience highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
• Experience leading and participating in projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience using ERP system is very helpful

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree is highly preferred.

At least one yea of purchasing experience is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs.
• May require travel.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital, veteran status or sexual orientation, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, and any other legally protected status. It is our policy to abide by all Federal, State, and local laws concerning discrimination in employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person