We are in search of a Purchasing Agent in Kennesaw, Georgia. This role involves a range of tasks revolving around procurement, order processing, and managing vendor relations. As a Purchasing Agent, you will be held accountable for ensuring accurate conversion of requisitions into purchase orders, resolving any invoice discrepancies, and maintaining clear and accurate purchase order records. This position offers a long-term contract employment opportunity.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the end-to-end process of procurement, from placing an order to payment, ensuring all processes are completed efficiently.
• Convert requisitions to purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Address and resolve any discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders to ensure smooth processing.
• Follow up and close any open or overdue purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and fulfillment.
• Maintain clarity and accuracy in all purchase orders, ensuring they are well-documented and error-free.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring they meet quality, pricing, and delivery expectations.
• Review and reconcile accounts payable statements to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolution of discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is required.
• Experience with Epicor is a must.
• Knowledge of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning is essential.
• Familiarity with various ERP Solutions is needed.
• Expertise in using Great Plains (GPAC) will be beneficial.
• Practical knowledge of About Time is expected.
• Understanding of Accounting Functions is necessary.
• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) is mandatory.
• Familiarity with Budget Processes is desirable.
• Proficiency in Buying Processes is required.
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