Purchasing Agent

Job Description MMR is seeking Purchasing Agent candidates. The responsibilities would include, but not limited to, the following: Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria Interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services, and pricing Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company Verifying purchases by comparing them to a master list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors Authorizing payments and maintain receipts, records, and inventories Attend industry trade shows to learn about and stay current on trends and to meet suppliers Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends Follows and provides feedback on processes set forth by department for organization and data management The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as needed to align with the overall business objectives of the organization Required Skills and Qualifications BS degree in related field preferred 3-5 years relevant work experience required Experience in procurement within a construction setting preferred Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve, and exercise good judgement with minimal supervision Ability to coordinate a variety of project simultaneously Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creativity Working knowledge of MS Office software Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required Able to work effectively under time pressure and/or deadline Excellent verbal and written communication skills Willingness to work flexible, varying hours, including evenings and weekends as needed Regular and reliable attendance at work MMR Group, Inc. and its affiliated companies ("MMR") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr MMR Group