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Purchasing Agent
Posted: 05/27/2024
2024-05-27
2024-07-28
Industry: Clerical
Job Number: CJ533579527
Pay Rate: $19.23 / hour
Job Description
GPS is hiring a Purchasing Agent for one of Columbia, SC’s leading sign manufacturers. Why You Should Apply:
- $40,000 to $42,000/year starting salary
- Direct hire position, on the client's payroll from day one
- Medical, Dental, 401(k), Vacation, and Holiday Pay
- 1st Shift Hours
- Research and compare suppliers' goods and services
- Monitor inventory levels and determine purchase needs
- Request cost proposals and negotiate contracts and prices
- Prepare and process purchase orders
- Maintain records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments
- Schedule and verify purchase deliveries
- Build and maintain positive long-term supplier relationships
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar position
- Proficiency in CRM and inventory management software programs
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Prior experience in a manufacturing setting
- Experience in a sheet metal fabrication company is a plus
- Degree in Business Administration/Procurement preferred
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