Purchasing Agent
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Accentuate Staffing is currently seeking a part time Purchasing Agent to join a manufacturing client located in Durham, NC. In this role, the ideal candidate will have a background in supply planning, sourcing, and inventory management. This role is expected 24-32 hours a week.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of materials.
- Plan, create and release purchase orders to procure materials to support the production schedule.
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent excess inventory, shortages, or expirations.
- Negotiate pricing, requirements, and terms of new and existing partner relationships.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, gain internal buy-in, and implement improvements to procurement processes.
- Identify and communicate supply delays to downstream colleagues and planning managers to mitigate potential production disruptions.
Requirements:
- Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum two years of experience in Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Engineering, or Operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and ERP systems.
- General knowledge of planning and purchasing processes, including inventory management and supplier negotiations.
