Purchasing Agent

at  Robert Half

We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Purchasing Agent located in Louisville, Kentucky. In this role, you will be involved in the procurement process, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to both internally and externally, while continuously monitoring and reducing costs and related inventory. This position also involves managing relationships with vendors and suppliers and handling issues related to product availability, returns, and replacements.

• Conduct extensive research to identify potential vendors and suppliers, evaluate findings, and make independent decisions to reduce cost impact and improve delivery.
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring the company’s procurement needs are met effectively.
• Initiate RFQ and RFP processes as necessary, obtaining comparative price quotes to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts and place comprehensive purchase orders for all material requirements at the best possible prices and terms of purchase.
• Handle issues related to late deliveries of products and materials, shortages, rejected receipts, equipment deliveries, and contracting services.
• Interface with all departments within the company to determine their purchasing needs or problems, providing solutions to resolve issues.
• Review material requirements, prepare purchase orders through the ERP system, verifying terms and specifications.
• Schedule deliveries on large or blanket purchase orders to ensure adequate inventory availability while reducing cash outlay.
• Maintain records of all transactions, vendor quotes, negotiations, contracts, purchase orders, receipts, and resolutions.
• Authorize payments for quality receipts compared to orders.
• Set up and maintain new vendor files and part(s) history in the ERP system.
• Review vendor score card and identify alternate sources, as necessary.
• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
• Experience with Epicor software
• Familiarity with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
• Understanding of ERP Solutions
• Knowledge of Great Plains (GPAC)
• Ability to use About Time software
• Thorough comprehension of Accounting Functions
• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP)
• Familiarity with Budget Processes
• Understanding of Buying Processes
• Experience in Vendor Management
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