Buyer/Purchasing Agent

Job Title:

Buyer/Purchasing Agent Location:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (On-site)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team and drive strategic procurement within the organization. Our team values strong negotiation skills and the ability to build vendor relationships while ensuring compliance and fostering cost-effective purchasing solutions.

Responsibilities:

Understand and document business requirements to support purchasing activities. Identify and evaluate potential vendors for goods and services procurement. Negotiate pricing and contractual terms in line with company policies and objectives. Monitor vendor compliance and participate in internal control processes to ensure agreements are upheld.

Required:

Demonstrated ability to understand and document detailed business requirements for procurement. Experience identifying, vetting, and evaluating potential vendors for services, materials, equipment, or supplies. Proven skills in negotiating price and contract terms, and formalizing agreements according to company policies. Experience monitoring vendor compliance with contract terms, as well as participating in internal control processes.

About SSI People:

With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from SSi People and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: SSi People Privacy Policy