We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for a Purchasing Agent in Memphis, Tennessee, 38103, United States. This role involves overseeing and streamlining our procurement processes, fostering robust relationships with suppliers, and securing quality goods and services in a timely and cost-effective manner to support our operations.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and optimize the company's procurement processes to support business operations efficiently
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers based on factors such as price, quality, and reliability
• Source necessary materials, equipment, and services, while optimizing costs and adhering to company needs
• Negotiate contracts, payment terms, and service agreements to secure favorable terms for the organization
• Prepare and process purchase orders in compliance with company policies and procedures, tracking orders for timely delivery and resolving any discrepancies or delays with suppliers
• Analyze market trends to identify cost savings opportunities without compromising on quality
• Work within department budgets, tracking expenses and identifying areas for improvement
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company standards, contractual obligations, and applicable legal regulations
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of procurement transactions, supplier contracts, and reports for audit purposes
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Operations, Finance, and Production) to align procurement activities with business objectives
• Monitor supplier performance, implementing corrective actions as needed to meet quality and service expectations
• Provide regular reports on procurement activities, spend analysis, and cost-saving initiatives to management.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and optimize the company's procurement processes to support business operations efficiently
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers based on factors such as price, quality, and reliability
• Source necessary materials, equipment, and services, while optimizing costs and adhering to company needs
• Negotiate contracts, payment terms, and service agreements to secure favorable terms for the organization
• Prepare and process purchase orders in compliance with company policies and procedures, tracking orders for timely delivery and resolving any discrepancies or delays with suppliers
• Analyze market trends to identify cost savings opportunities without compromising on quality
• Work within department budgets, tracking expenses and identifying areas for improvement
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company standards, contractual obligations, and applicable legal regulations
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of procurement transactions, supplier contracts, and reports for audit purposes
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Operations, Finance, and Production) to align procurement activities with business objectives
• Monitor supplier performance, implementing corrective actions as needed to meet quality and service expectations
• Provide regular reports on procurement activities, spend analysis, and cost-saving initiatives to management.
• Proficiency in Accounting Functions
• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP)
• Familiarity with Budget Processes
• Knowledge of Buying Processes
• Proficiency in Oracle Cloud
• Ability to handle Purchase Orders
• Experience in RFP Process
• Knowledge of RFQ Process
• Ability to Manage Vendor Relationships
• Experience in maintaining Vendor Files
• Skill in Vendor Management
• Proficiency in Account Management
• Ability to prepare Bid Packages
• Experience in Bid Management
• Ability to create Bid Proposal
• Knowledge in handling Bid Documents
• Experience in Bid Evaluation
• Familiarity with Bidding Processes
• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP)
• Familiarity with Budget Processes
• Knowledge of Buying Processes
• Proficiency in Oracle Cloud
• Ability to handle Purchase Orders
• Experience in RFP Process
• Knowledge of RFQ Process
• Ability to Manage Vendor Relationships
• Experience in maintaining Vendor Files
• Skill in Vendor Management
• Proficiency in Account Management
• Ability to prepare Bid Packages
• Experience in Bid Management
• Ability to create Bid Proposal
• Knowledge in handling Bid Documents
• Experience in Bid Evaluation
• Familiarity with Bidding Processes
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