Purchasing Agent Resume Examples and Templates

Purchasing Agent

• Offer ongoing administrative and project support to the Project Team, adapting to seasonal demands.
• Handle procurement for large-scale projects from purchase to delivery and installation.
• Take charge of proposals and procurement processes for interior projects.
• Provide installation assistance to the Project Team as required.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate claims.
• Address any post-installation or project completion issues.
• Aid designers in sourcing FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment).

Purchasing Agent

• Procure raw materials and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies for production.
• Prioritize and establish delivery schedules for each purchase order aligned with sales orders.
• Maintain procurement records including costs, inventories, deliveries, and services purchased, resolving any order discrepancies.
• Verify received shipments, ensuring documentation of packing slips, inspection, and timely delivery to relevant departments.
• Procure fabrication machinery and installation fasteners as needed.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and Outlook software for tasks.
• Participate in physical cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.

Purchasing Agent

• Coordinated manufacturing and installation activities for various iron products including fencing, balcony rails, stringers, and stair rails.
• Procured a wide range of goods and services including fabrication machinery, raw materials, tools, office supplies, and janitorial items.
• Regularly sourced new vendors to ensure cost control and prioritize value.
• Negotiated costs, issued purchase orders, and arranged maintenance or outside services as necessary.
• Successfully renegotiated costs, achieving savings of up to twenty percent on metals and shop supplies.
• Developed delivery schedules for purchase orders based on sales, work progress, and installation requirements.
• Implemented Just in Time inventory model to minimize inventory levels.
• Analyzed inventory and recommended actions for non-usable, slow-moving, or excess stock.
• Made independent decisions based on best practices and requirements.
• Maintained detailed procurement records using Microsoft Office, Outlook, QuickBooks, and Rail Wizard software.
• Supervised daily production scheduling and powder coating operation, managing a team of three employees.
• Proficient in mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Assisted in revising manufacturing schedules in response to design changes, backlogs, or material shortages.
• Managed receipt of shipments, documenting packing slips, inspecting materials, and expediting deliveries to appropriate departments.
• Coordinated shipments using common carriers such as UPS, Federal Express, and company truck.
• Conducted inventory control of finished goods through physical cycle counts.

Purchasing Agent

• Material planning
• Identifying quality sellers
• Obtaining material approvals from administration
• Preparing and finalizing agreements
• Payment planning
• Conducting performance assessments of suppliers
• Monitoring order progress
• Identifying potential suppliers for procurement opportunities

Purchasing Agent

• Minimize opex, reduce working capital and generate revenue faster, built a responsive supply chain to support network roll-out projects, offering optimizes flow management to reduce inventory and accelerate the launch of new services. also ensured that material is delivered to the right place at the right time by mitigating potential risk and taking appropriate action.
• Worked out agreements with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered.
• Evaluated and monitor contracts to be sure that suppliers comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and to determine the need for changes.
• Maintained and reviewed records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performances and inventories.
• Analyzed price proposal, financial reports and other information to determine reasonable prices.
• Evaluated suppliers on the basis of the price, quality and speed of delivery of their products and services.
• Negotiated contract on behalf of the organization.
• Researched and compared suppliers, goods and services.
• Monitored inventory level and determined purchases needed.
• Maintained records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts and payments.
• Scheduled and verified purchase deliveries.
• Maintained stock records using manual or computerised systems.

Purchasing Agent

• Cultivating enduring customer relationships
• Organizing and leading annual speaking and training events for local Human Sexuality field trips
• Conducting comprehensive training for new hires across all store locations
• Developing and updating Product Knowledge tests
• Procuring and managing inventory of top-selling novelties and lingerie
• Overseeing retail store operations
• Assisting in P & L preparation
• Implementing budgeting and cost control measures
• Implementing strategies to reduce shrinkage and control losses
• Facilitating team building, training, and supervision
• Managing inventory and implementing effective merchandising strategies
• Creating and managing schedules
• Coordinating store orders and supplier deliveries
• Addressing employee and client complaints and inquiries
• Managing all office administrative tasks

Purchasing Agent

• Transitioned to purchasing agent and supplier development role, contributing significantly to sourcing and supplier management.
• Conducted supplier visits to ensure contract compliance, assess quality, and drive on-time delivery and performance.
• Achieved a 56% reduction in inventory through the implementation of supplier AMX select partners, leading to supply chain efficiencies and enabling the relocation of a production line.
• Realized cost savings of $330K on $14.8M annual spend by negotiating with suppliers, identifying value analysis opportunities, and collaborating with product engineers to approve new suppliers.
• Established supplier assessment standards in collaboration with QA Manager, conducting annual assessments of top 200 suppliers.
• Fostered relationships with suppliers and supported their capability development.

Purchasing Agent

• Managed purchasing for AMX's entire asset fleet, comprising tools, heavy equipment, and safety items.
• Led the company's quest for new heavy equipment, including conducting cost-benefit analyses for purchase options.
• Established rental rates for job cost analysis purposes.
• Conducted field tests on new equipment and tools.
• Facilitated the sale of unneeded and surplus equipment.

Purchasing Agent

• Managed a million-dollar purchasing budget for hundreds of items, including COGs, corrugated, and POPs.
• Created and communicated purchase orders and releases to vendors, sourcing new products and developing new vendors for existing items.
• Scheduled deliveries and oversaw inventory systems, ensuring effective inventory control.
• Achieved a 3% reduction in fixed costs in 2021 by establishing new vendors with improved capabilities.
• Reduced variable costs by 6% through vendor negotiations and waste reduction initiatives.
• Enhanced product quality by improving vendor-side quality control procedures and strengthening vendor relationships.
• Decreased stock-outs and increased shipping turnaround times by implementing new inventory systems.

Purchasing Agent

• Monitor and procure incoming raw and stock materials.
• Ensure adequate supply of existing materials for machinery construction.
• Document incoming materials and stock new arrivals.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors for optimal pricing.
• Place orders via MRP system and track progress.
• Identify materials not stocked by manufacturing and outsource to other vendors.
• Issue RFQs and award orders to vendors meeting critical due dates and providing best fit and pricing.

Purchasing Agent

• Oversee sourcing of structural steel, motion controls, and electrical controls for airplane hangar doors.
• Assist engineering department in securing lowest costs during design phase.
• Coordinate purchasing and inventory management of all AMX supplies for the shop.
• Manage shipping schedules and outsource services to support fabrication.

Purchasing Agent

• Assign purchase requests (PR) to buyers daily.
• Manage procurement of medical consumables, OR items, and medical machines.
• Handle reconciliation of PO issues, VAT adjustments, and discrepancies.
• Prepare purchasing reports for pending and unprocessed requests.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to forecast material availability.
• Evaluate suppliers using cost benefit analysis.
• Generate PO summaries and monitor logistical agreements with suppliers.
• Follow up on pending POs and enforce agreed terms.
• Negotiate best prices in the market.
• Manage bid award process and ensure compliance with purchasing policies.
• Assist in developing product specifications.
• Administer online purchase orders and monitor market trends.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Support logistics and address operational issues.
• Procure non-medical materials and pharmaceutical items as needed.

Purchasing Agent

• Procure all food and supplies for Bandon Dunes restaurants and outlets, ensuring warehouse is fully stocked.
• Control and adjust par levels, create/adjust item numbers in purchasing system.
• Utilize CGF Purchasing system daily.
• Identify and source new products for outlets, conduct cost comparisons for new products.
• Match purchase orders to invoices for accounting, manage stock levels.
• Operate under strict daily deadlines.
• Collaborate directly with vendors and chefs on property.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and Publisher daily.