What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at DFab?
Purchasing Agent Job Description
Essential Functions of The Job
Conduct research to identify the best suppliers, services, goods, vendors, and manufacturers to purchase from
Use research to find and maintain suppliers who are reliable, cost-efficient and produce quality products
Purchase required materials: i.e.: Wood products, metals, PVC, Foam, acrylics, etc.
Critically assess suppliers, products and services and negotiate the best possible deals
Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiency
Regularly monitor inventory levels to help understand purchasing needs and schedule orders
Work closely with suppliers and vendors to review cost proposals and negotiate prices and contracts
Once products are ordered, responsible for keeping and filing records of these purchase orders, contracts, receipts, and transactions
Work with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies
Conduct ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors
Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules and maintaining purchase records
Using quarterly and annual data to determine purchasing needs and performing inventory management
Signing and reviewing purchasing agreements with vendors, monitoring their performance and renegotiating contracts
Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities
Other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.
Responsible for following all company policies as stated in the Dfab employee handbook.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Vendor Management
Judgement and decision – making skills
Interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional team members
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Facilitate communication between internal departments and teams in order to resolve any issues related to purchased items
Working conditions
Office / desk environment with occasional visits on the shop floor of the warehouse.
Extensive reading of papers or electronic documents on a computer monitor.
Sitting for extended hours.
Possible local travel to meet with vendors.
Direct Reports
None