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Purchasing Agent
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A Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods or services on behalf of another party.
$46,646 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Purchasing Agent Confidential - 5.0 Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Estimating material requirements from blueprints Vendor relationship building Blueprint specification interpretation ERP systems Shop math MRP Manufacturing facility experience Construction plans Bachelor's degree Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions) Organizational skills Vendor negotiation Business Administration Productivity software
Manufacturing Grammar Experience Full Job Description SUMMARY:
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing equipment, goods, and outside processes along with managing vendors. This position will manage the on-time procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies to support manufacturing operations. This position works closely with Manufacturing, Design, and Finance on a daily basis.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain management, accounting, logistics or business administration. 3 years demonstrated working experience in a fast-paced environment. Perform material take-offs utilizing BOM & drawing packages Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Manufacturing and Construction experience a plus. Strong leadership, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Experience working with MRP/ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite .LANGUAGE SKILLS
Clear/concise grammar along with excellent negotiating skills. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percent, and decimals.REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables applying common sense practices. Ability to read & follow drawings/blueprints. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance