Purchasing Agent (Senior)

Responsibilities

• Determine method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations independently.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Approves invoices for payment when discrepancies arise and take appropriate corrective action.
• Utilizes superior knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities with regard to assigned product lines and is a recognized resource to salespeople throughout the Company.
• Manage and maintain positive vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Education and or Experience:
  • 5+ years relevant industry wood specific related experience
  • Bachelor's degree(B.A) from four year college or university
  • 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training or Equivalent combination of education and experience