Purchasing Agent

Ultimate Staffing; Brookfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to manage procurement of goods and services, source suppliers, negotiate contracts, monitor inventory, and ensure timely delivery to support operations. The role emphasizes strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills, with proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience, be capable of building solid vendor relationships, and ensure adherence to budgeting and purchasing

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and purchasing software/ERP systems.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment as needed.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and budget guidelines.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Purchasing software/ERP

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to manage the procurement of goods and services for our organization. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment as needed.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and budget guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and purchasing software/ERP systems.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.