Purchasing Agent

Key Responsibilities

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  Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
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  Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
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  Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
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  Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
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  Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
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  Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
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  Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
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  Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
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  Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
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  Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.