Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Job description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Selecting products for purchase by researching, observing, or examining items best suited to meeting the needs of our customers. Creates and reviews purchase requisitions. Confers and negotiates with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Prepares purchase orders or bid requests. Expedites delivery of goods to yards and/or customers. Conducts business in a professional and ethical manner.Manage and maintain positive vendor relationships.

Purchasing Agent Qualifications

• Read and interpret documents such as specifications, contracts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
• or one to two years related experience and/or training
• Equivialent combination of education and experience

Purchasing Agent 

For compliance purposes for NYS transparency, the expected salary range is $27.00 - $35.00. Compensation will be based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Purchasing Agent: Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies for the organization.

Remote or Hybrid remote employment opportunity available. Management approval required after initial in office training and evaluation of performance.

At RBS, you will have:

• Amazing people to work with that help you succeed.
• Work/life balance with a culture of kindness and respect.
• Company-hosted family events.
• Rewarding careers with supportive management. 
• Participation in philanthropic activities in the community.
• Professional Development | On-site & virtual training
• Stability from our long history of success and growth.
• Superior benefits including 401K, Med/Dent/Rx, LTD, Life, Ancillary benefits, Flex Spending, discounts & more
• The opportunity to grow your career and move up the ladder!

EOE Employer including disability and veterans.

For more info, please call 631.591.8100. 

Purchasing Agent