Purchasing Agent
Company: Accentuate Staffing
Location: Durham
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Accentuate Staffing is currently seeking a Purchasing Agent to
join a manufacturing client located in Durham, NC. In this role,
the ideal candidate will have a background in supply planning,
sourcing, and inventory management.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of
materials.
Plan, create and release purchase orders to procure materials to
support the production schedule.
Monitor inventory levels to prevent excess inventory, shortages, or
expirations.
Negotiate pricing, requirements, and terms of new and existing
partner relationships.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, gain internal buy-in, and
implement improvements to procurement processes.
Identify and communicate supply delays to downstream colleagues and
planning managers to mitigate potential production disruptions.
Requirements:
Associate degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum two years of experience in Planning, Procurement, Supply
Chain, Materials Management, Engineering, or Operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and ERP systems.
General knowledge of planning and purchasing processes, including
inventory management and supplier negotiations.
Keywords: Accentuate Staffing, Durham , Purchasing Agent, Sales , Durham, North Carolina
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