Purchasing Agent

Purchasing & Sourcing

Supports departmental purchasing and sourcing activities through product, equipment, and supplier research, quotation analysis, market evaluation, and supplier engagement. Facilitates the acquisition of supplies, purchased services, and capital equipment while assisting with supplier negotiations related to pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual terms. Provides recommendations based on operational requirements, pricing analysis, and organizational sourcing objectives.

Contract Administration & Customer Support

Serves as a resource to departments, suppliers, and organizational stakeholders by addressing purchasing-related inquiries, researching invoice discrepancies, resolving supplier concerns, and assisting with requisition review, order placement, and order tracking activities.

Analysis & Reporting

Analyzes pricing, utilization, spend data, and supplier information to support purchasing decisions and cost-management initiatives. Monitors market conditions, supplier performance, and purchasing trends to identify opportunities for operational improvements, standardization, and savings. Maintains purchasing, supplier, and contract information with MMIS and related systems to support reporting and decision-making activities.

Project & Value Analysis

Supports sourcing, implementation, Value Analysis, and process improvement initiatives that support organizational goals. Assists with product evaluations, equipment implementations, contract transitions, and sourcing events including Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), and Requests for Proposal (RFP). Contributes to standardization efforts and project activities designed to improve quality, service, and financial performance.