Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Purchasing Agent in Lancaster, New York. Your role will involve sourcing raw materials/finished goods, negotiating with suppliers for the best pricing, building relationships with suppliers, and communicating order status updates through Oracle/ERP systems among other responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Completing daily purchasing actions prompted from reporting systems and emails

• Collaborating with Sourcing Specialists to source raw materials/finished goods effectively

• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best pricing, payment, and shipping terms

• Processing all dropship requests daily and managing the retrieval and updates of vendor certifications

• Proactively communicating order status updates cross departmentally through Oracle/ERP systems

• Purchasing all MRO and office supplies and communicating with Purchasing Supervisor and Manager regarding price and availability changes in the supply chain

• Following departmental procedures and work instructions, and recommending improvements as necessary

• Performing any other task/activity assigned within the scope of the purchasing system

• Ensuring a safe and clean working environment by complying with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements

• Utilizing Microsoft Office, various databases, and industry-specific software effectively and adapting to new programs as required

• Building relationships and communicating effectively with others. Requirements • Proficiency in ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning and ERP Solutions

• Familiarity with IBM AS/400 and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and About Time software

• Previous experience as a Buyer and understanding of Buying Processes

• Knowledge of Component Selection

• Strong Customer Service skills

• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with different stakeholders

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Ability to analyze market trends and make purchasing decisions accordingly

• Familiarity with legal and ethical practices in purchasing

• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently

• Willingness to stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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