What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Willco Electric?
Job Brief
We are looking for a skilled Purchasing Agent to buy goods and services necessary for our business. You have the means and opportunity to raise our profits by making the most high-quality and cost-effective purchases.
The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and experience in the electrical field. You should know how to evaluate market conditions and adjust purchasing activities accordingly. Excellent communication skills are a must in order to negotiate effectively and maintain profitable relationships.
The goal is to acquire supplies that are critical for the success of our business operations at the best possible price.
Job Duties and Tasks
- Develop profitable purchasing strategys
- Prepare and implement effective negotation tactics
- Negotiate, or renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives
- Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets
- Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods
- Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures etc.)
- Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
Requirements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills