Purchasing Agent Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Join our team in Tampa, Florida as a Purchasing Agent. Manage inventory, coordinate with vendors, and procure supplies for transportation operations. Ideal for those with organizational skills and purchasing experience. Robert Half is hiring for this long-term contract role. Proficiency in accounting software, strong communication, and vendor management skills required. Apply now for this opportunity.
Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team in Tampa, Florida. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing inventory, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring the timely procurement of high-quality supplies to support our transportation operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and a background in purchasing or vendor management.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of spare parts and consumable inventory.
- Process requisitions for replacement parts and consumable items in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure the prompt and accurate delivery of goods to designated locations.
- Verify supplies to ensure they meet quality standards and adhere to company requirements.
- Oversee the allocation of materials to production schedules, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Manage supply requisitions to avoid shortages and maintain operational efficiency.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to support long-term partnerships.
- Monitor and adjust inventory levels to align with project needs and deadlines.
- Coordinate with internal teams to streamline procurement processes and improve overall efficiency. Requirements
- Proficiency in using accounting software systems to manage purchasing and inventory.
- Strong understanding of accounting functions, including accounts payable processes.
- Experience with buying processes and purchase agreements.
- Ability to reconcile accounts and ensure vendor transactions are accurate and timely.
- Familiarity with vendor governance practices and effective vendor management.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with vendors and internal teams.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
