What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent - Buyer position at Staffing Partners?
Buyer / Purchasing Agent’s primary role is to manage the purchase and delivery of Commodities, in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The incumbent will provide knowledge of the assigned spend and process, and continue to develop the appropriate supplier base in conjunction with Internal Stakeholders.
The Buyer / Purchasing Agent will drive business value by maintaining, analyzing, and reporting consumption and price information in order to identify and deliver improvements. Individuals in this position will be asked to competitively bid purchases, to identify and deliver cost reduction, as well as, contribute to process efficiency.
The Buyer / Purchasing Agent will be required to establish and maintain purchase information, and inventory, in our systems for Accounts Payable and Purchasing, consistent with company goals and specifications for quality and timeliness.
Buyer / Purchasing Agents are a key team member, ensuring supply continuity and driving total value.
