Purchasing Agent

Company: Accentuate Staffing
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

Accentuate Staffing is assisting with an immediate business need for a Purchasing Agent for an established client in RTP/Durham in close proximity to the Brier Creek area. The ideal candidate will have a background in supply planning, sourcing, and inventory management, and will display solid communication skills to build and maintain strong vendor relationships. Established QuickBooks experience is required. Responsibilities:Work closely with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.Plan, create and release purchase orders to procure materials to support the production schedule.Monitors inventory levels to avoid excess inventory, inventory shortages and/or inventory expirations.Negotiate pricing, requirements, and terms of new and existing partner relationships.Identify cost savings opportunities, get internal buy-in, and implement improvements.Identifies and communicates supply delays to downstream colleagues and planning manager.Requirements:Strategic planning, detail oriented, positive attitude.Excellent communication and customer service skills and the ability to multi-task and meet various deadlines.An Associate degree or Bachelor degree preferred.Minimum two years working in Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Engineering, and/or Operations.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and ERP systems.General knowledge of Planning and Purchasing processes

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