Purchasing Agent

ADP, Inc.; Johnson Place (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Scott Depot, WV is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage purchasing and inventory for all FamilyCare locations. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is full-time on site.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree with at least two years in purchasing, demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, and can maintain records and negotiate effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of two years’ experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• Strong analytic skills, problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Outstanding written, verbal communication, organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers.
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts.
• Review supplies to ensure quality.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels.
• Maintain purchasing and inventory records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Purchasing Agent

Full Time Scott Depot, WV, US

Job Title:Purchasing Agent

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Positions Classification: Non-Exempt

Work Location: Teays Valley

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required with a minimum of two years’ experience in purchasing and inventory management (two years of additional purchasing and inventory experience may substitute for education requirement)
• Strong analytic skills, problem-solving and critical thinking
• Outstanding written, verbal communication, organizational and computer skills

Basic Functions:The purchasing agent is responsible for purchasing supplies and maintaining inventory for all FamilyCare locations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers.
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts.
• Review supplies to ensure quality.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels.
• Maintain purchasing and inventory records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds or more
• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, sit, stoop and reach
• Must be able to regularly talk and hear
• Must be able to frequently utilize typing skills
• Prolonged periods of sitting working on a computer
• Specific vision abilities are required, which include: distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus