Description We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Purchasing Agent in Port Arthur, Texas. The job function requires a skilled professional to manage vendor administration, create purchase orders, and work closely with the Accounts Payable team in our industry.

Responsibilities:

• Review vendor applications for accuracy and completeness.

• Respond to vendor-related inquiries and collaborate with internal customers.

• Work closely with the Accounts Payable team to implement process efficiencies.

• Perform new vendor searches and carry out system maintenance activities.

• Create purchase orders in a timely manner and procure requested items.

• Coordinate with vendors to ensure orders are acknowledged and delivered.

• Conduct monthly reviews of open purchase orders.

• Take responsibility for contacting suppliers, negotiating deals, and managing expiring contracts.

• Administer office functions, review contracts, and handle HR administration.

• Manage purchasing procurement and conduct monthly reviews. Requirements • Proficiency in office functions such as filing, managing records, maintaining the office space, and assisting in various daily operations.

• Experience in Accounts Payable (AP) is required; understanding of the AP process and ability to manage invoices, payments, and expense approvals.

• Ability to review and analyze data, documents, and contracts for accuracy and relevance.

• Experience in Human Resources (HR) administration, including managing employee records and providing HR support.

• Familiarity with contracts; ability to review, understand, and manage contracts related to purchasing.

• Experience with vendor management; ability to identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors for products and services.

• Strong negotiation skills; ability to negotiate prices, terms, and delivery methods with suppliers.

• Experience with Purchase Orders (PO); ability to create, manage, and track POs throughout the purchasing process.

• Familiarity with suppliers; ability to find, evaluate, and engage with suppliers for various needs.

• Experience in contacting and communicating with various parties, including internal customers, suppliers, and other relevant parties.

• Understanding of internal customers and their needs; ability to manage relationships and provide high-quality service to internal customers.

• Knowledge of purchasing procurement processes and strategies; ability to manage and improve these processes.

• Ability to conduct monthly reviews of purchasing activities, results, and strategies; ability to use these reviews to improve future performance.

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