Automation Personnel Services is looking for a skilled Purchasing Agent for a company based in Memphis, TN. In this role, you will be responsible for the purchasing and services necessary for our steel manufacturing business. You have the means and opportunity to raise our profits by making the most high-quality and cost-effective purchases.

This candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a commercial mindset. You will need to know how to evaluate market conditions and different suppliers. Communication skills will help you negotiate effectively and maintain profitable relationships. In this role you will receive requests for provisioning, and for all company material; Make presentations of the company and products; Follow up on supply requests; Receive Transport Bills and handle all procedures.

The goal is to acquire supplies that are critical for the success of our business operations.

Pay Rate
$20.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours
Purchasing Agent Monday through Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm with availability to work additional hours as needed

Purchasing Agent Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing profitable purchasing strategies
• Assessing supplier profiles and analyzing offers
• Preparing and implementing effective negotiation tactics
• Develop profitable purchasing strategies
• Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance with terms of contracts
• Review supplies to ensure quality
• Monitor stock levels
• Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures etc.)
• Keep updated records
• Attend events, fairs, and exhibitions to keep abreast of the market’s trends

Purchasing Agent Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions
• Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices
• Working knowledge of MS Office and purchasing software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong analytical mindset
• Outstanding organizational skills
• BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field; MSc/MA will be considered a plus

Job Type
Full time

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay

If this sounds like a career that lines up with your goals, experience, and skills, please send your resume and cover letter to Rebecca Erwin: rebeccae@apstemps.com.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Automation Personnel Services is the winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award in 2019-2022, and the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award for seven straight years, 2016-2022. Automation Personnel Services is also the recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.

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