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Buyer/Purchasing Agent

$37.25 per hour

PDS Tech Commercial

Drive Smart Sourcing Decisions That Impact the Business as a Buyer/Purchasing Agent!

Competitive Pay $37.25

We're looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Buyer / Purchasing Agent to manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-effective purchasing decisions. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and value delivery across the organization.

What You'll Do

  • Gather, analyze, and document business requirements to support sourcing initiatives

  • Identify, evaluate, and vet potential vendors to ensure quality and reliability

  • Lead price and contract negotiations for services, materials, equipment, and supplies

  • Formalize agreements in accordance with company policies and procedures

  • Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and specifications

  • Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities

  • Support and participate in internal audit and control processes

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless procurement operations

What You'll Need

  • Experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management

  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills

  • Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

  • Understanding of compliance and internal control processes

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to lead sourcing initiatives and influence cost-saving strategies

  • High visibility across departments and leadership teams

  • Collaborative, fast-paced work environment

  • Career growth in procurement, supply chain, and contract management

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a proactive professional who thrives on negotiation, analysis, and delivering value, apply today to take the next step in your procurement career.

Pay Details: $37.25 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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