What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at WorkSource, Inc?
Allegiant Staffing is now accepting resumes for a Purchasing Agent (Buyer) this position is responsible for the purchase of goods and services necessary for the needs of our client site in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop profitable purchasing strategies
- Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers
- Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics
- Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
- Review supplies to ensure quality
- Monitor stock levels
- Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures etc.)
- Keep updated records
- Purchase all items used directly in manufacturing. The Purchasing agent will be need to develop multiple supply source competitive price quotations, blanket orders, OEM price schedules, and where beneficial, supply contracts direct with manager.
- Coordinate and expedite material on order. Must determine the urgency of the situation, expedite the material, and dictate the transportation means necessary
- Identify unused or obsolete material, “robbed” parts, etc., and arrange with the suppliers to acquire required parts to make this material functional, or return this material for credit
- Monitor price increases and notify user departments before these increases take effect. The departments can then review their upcoming requirement, and if needed, enter additional orders.
- Arrange for the repair and return of incorrect or damaged material.
Qualifications and Skills
- Proven experience as a purchasing agent or equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Expert in working with people
- Experience of managing all levels of organization
- Subject matter expertise development
- Supplier relationship management
- Expert skills in project management
- Achieving the delivery of the decided targets
- Knowledge about the end to end procurement process
- Flexible approach and ability to manage any change effectively
- Building effective relationships at all levels
- Expert in managing and resolving conflicts
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Why Allegiant?
Allegiant is dedicated to improving the lives of our applicants and customers, one job at a time. Our team of professionals use their extensive training and well-established relationships to pair you with new jobs and careers that match your skills.
The companies of Employment Alliance Holdings Inc. are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
