Buyer / Purchasing Agent

Buyer and /or Purchasing Agent

Aggressive fast-pace export company looking for an individual interested in growing and establishing themselves in the industry.

Job Purpose

Maintains operations by purchasing materials, equipment,and supplies; expediting delivery.

DutiesDetermines purchasing requirements by reviewing inventories and purchase requests.Determines specifications by analyzing use requirements; consulting with users. Identifies suppliers by researching materials, equipment, and supplies availablity; evaluating alternatives; verifying supplier performance record and certification. Obtains quotes by forwarding requirements to supplier. Places orders by negotiating price, terms and delivery.Ensures materials, equipment, and supplies availability by tracking and expediting delivery. Resolves discrepancies by comparing purchase order to delivery documentation; obtaining credits and  refunds. Maintains historical records by filing and retrieving purchasing documents. Improves quality results by analyzing materials, equipment, supplies, and supplier reliability; recommending changes. Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Update job knowledge by attending trade shows; participating in educational opportunities; reading  professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/QualificationsBilingual: able to read, write and speak in English and Spanish Organization Supply Management Documentation Skills Verbal Communication Tracking and following up Vendor Relationships Building Relationships Independence Decision Making Computer literate. Proficient in excel, word, Quickbooks