Purchasing Agent

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Purchasing Agent Full Time Scott Depot, WV, US Job Title: Purchasing Agent Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Positions Classification: Non- Exempt Work Location: Teays Valley Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required with a minimum of two years’ experience in purchasing and inventory management (two years of additional purchasing and inventory experience may substitute for education requirement) Strong analytic skills, problem-solving and critical thinking Outstanding written, verbal communication, organizational and computer skills Basic Functions: The purchasing agent is responsible for purchasing supplies and maintaining inventory for all FamilyCare locations. Duties and Responsibilities: 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 and maintain stock levels. Maintain purchasing and inventory records. Other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Must be able to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds or more Must be able to frequently stand, walk, sit, stoop and reach Must be able to regularly talk and hear Must be able to frequently utilize typing skills Prolonged periods of sitting working on a computer Specific vision abilities are required, which include: distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus #J-18808-Ljbffr FamilyCare