Purchasing agent (12102)

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services

• Consult with suppliers

• Review quotations

• Establish delivery schedules

• Monitor progress of delivery schedules

• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

• Compile inventory reports

• Conduct quality control

• Calculate costs of orders

• Charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts

• Pick up and deliver materials

• Prepare purchase orders

• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers

• Complete and process international purchase orders

• Verify stock availability from current inventories

• Perform routine clerical duties

• Unpack goods received

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills