Purchasing Agent - Contract-to-Permanent | Weekly Pay

Manpower, Inc.; Teays Valley (WV); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Benefits Eligibility

Training and Career Development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent in Teays Valley, WV to manage purchasing and inventory for multiple locations. This full-time, contract-to-perm role emphasizes cost-effective strategies, supplier evaluation, and accurate records.

You will negotiate with vendors, monitor compliance, and help maintain optimal stock levels for a fast-paced organization. The position offers a Monday–Friday day shift, weekly pay, and the opportunity to grow into a permanent role as you develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of two years of purchasing and inventory management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with business software and computer applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Dependable attendance and professional work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Purchase supplies and maintain inventory levels for multiple company locations.
• Develop cost-effective and profitable purchasing strategies.
• Assess supplier qualifications, profiles, and pricing proposals.
• Analyze vendor offers and make recommendations based on quality, cost, and availability.
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation strategies with suppliers.
• Manage relationships with key vendors to ensure quality products and timely deliveries.
• Monitor supplier compliance with contract terms and service expectations.
• Review and evaluate supplies to ensure quality standards are met.
• Monitor and maintain inventory and stock levels.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.
• Generate reports and assist with inventory analysis as needed.
• Support additional purchasing and inventory-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manpower is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent in Teays Valley, WV to manage purchasing and inventory for multiple locations. This full-time, contract-to-perm role emphasizes cost-effective strategies, supplier evaluation, and accurate records.

You will negotiate with vendors, monitor compliance, and help maintain optimal stock levels for a fast-paced organization. The position offers a Monday–Friday day shift, weekly pay, and the opportunity to grow into a permanent role as you develop