Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Agent

Hours: 8:30am -5:00pm

Location: Streetsboro, OH

Our client is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with a strong purchasing background. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with the sales team to ensure products are purchased efficiently, pricing is competitive, and inventory needs are accurately analyzed. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Place, monitor, and track purchase orders from start to finish.

• Analyze purchasing trends and product movement to make informed buying decisions.

• Review annual and monthly product movement reports to determine appropriate purchasing quantities.

• Work closely with the sales team to support customer needs and inventory requirements.

• Maintain accurate pricing and purchasing records.

• Learn company products, customers, and competitors to make strategic purchasing decisions.

• Build vendor relationships and, over time, negotiate pricing and terms.

• Perform other purchasing and inventory-related duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• Previous purchasing or buying experience is required.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Computer savvy with the ability to learn new software systems.

• Willingness to quickly learn company products, customers, and industry competition.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments.

Candidates must consent to a pre-employment background check and drug screen, and must be able to provide two professional job references.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $70,000.00 - $90,000.00