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GSS Construction & Oilfield Supply
Purchasing Specialist
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A Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods or services on behalf of another party.
$44,465 / year median in Louisiana
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Purchasing Specialist GSS Construction & Oilfield Supply - 2.7 Bossier City, LA Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Vendor relationship building Communication with suppliers NetSuite Stock control methods Purchase order management Mid-level Cost control Vendor relationship management Organizational skills Logistics vendor relationship management Negotiating purchasing contracts Damaged goods handling Supplier relationship management (SRM) Communication skills Part sourcing
Full Job Description Benefits:
401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurancePROCUREMENT
|VENDOR MANAGEMENT
|PURCHASE ORDERS
|COST CONTROL WHAT YOU'LL DO
Review replenishment and operational needs, then create and manage accurate purchase orders. Source products, obtain and compare quotes, and negotiate pricing, freight, terms, and availability. Manage vendor relationships, lead times, confirmations, backorders, and open purchase orders. Balance product availability with cost control and the need to avoid unnecessary inventory. Resolve vendor shortages, overages, damages, pricing issues, returns, credits, and replacements. Maintain purchasing data in NetSuite and communicate supply issues across GSS departments.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
2+ years in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related role. Industrial or oilfield product purchasing and NetSuite experience preferred. Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, organization, and follow-through skills.PURCHASING OWNS THE ORDER
Inventory identifies accurate stock levels and replenishment needs. Purchasing selects the source, negotiates the terms, issues the purchase order, and manages the vendor through completion.Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance