Purchasing Agent

The Purchasing Agent will purchase goods and services according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Purchases goods and services according to Plymouth Harbor policies and procedures.
2. Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
3. Coordinates with managers to determine necessary inventory levels.
4. Monitors inventory levels and determines purchase needs.
5. Receives and distributes supplies to appropriate departments.
6. Schedules and verifying purchase deliveries.
7. Maintains storage and supply rooms.
8. Makes proactive suggestions about product voids and stock opportunities
9. Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.
10. Finds new qualified vendors
11. Requests cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices.
12. Works with vendors to negotiate volume and other available discounts.
13. Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.
14. Builds and maintains positive, long-term supplier relations.
15. Acts as a resource to staff regarding billing according to Plymouth Harbor policies and procedures.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field highly preferred.

Experience:

• At least two years purchasing experience required.

General:

• Must have good organizational skills. 
• Must be a detail-oriented person and able to perform duties with great accuracy on a daily basis.
• Must have excellent personal skills, demonstrating the ability to conduct oneself in a non-controversial style; a style that inspires the respect of others and promotes a sense of trust in the individual’s competence. 
• Must have good communication skills, speaking, writing, and listening.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must have advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel as well as the ability to quickly learn Plymouth harbor inventory management system.