PURCHASING AGENT

Mercer Valve Co Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Valve Co Inc in Oklahoma City seeks a purchasing professional to perform purchasing functions and help set up new vendors, terms, and pricing.

You will coordinate with managers to maintain inventory, evaluate vendors, and negotiate discounts, while ensuring accurate purchasing documents and pricing histories are kept. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience, with strong Excel, Word, and Sage 100 skills to support procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or at least 2 years purchasing experience.
• Demonstrated negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies and vendor management.
• Strong data entry and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Purchases goods and services according to company policies.
• Coordinates with managers to maintain inventory levels.
• Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and transaction history.
• Negotiates volume and cash discounts with vendors.
• Ensures purchasing documents include terms and conditions.
• Maintains pricing histories and vendor records.
• Backups for other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Purchasing procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Sage 100

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:To perform purchasing functions. Assist in setting up new vendors, terms and conditions and negotiate pricing.EDUCATION REQUIRED:Bachelors degree in related field and/or at least 2 yrs Experience requiredESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:• Purchases goods and services according to the company's policies and procedures.• Coordinates with managers to maintain inventory levels.• Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.• Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts.• Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.• Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.• Performs other related duties as assigned.Backup for other duties as assignedSKILLS REQUIRED:* Computer Skills: Excel, Word, and Sage 100* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.* Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.