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.