Oversee the procurement process and associated workflows, ensuring timely material purchasing. Keep accurate upkeep of management tools.
Identify, evaluate and select suppliers to ensure best quality and cost-effectiveness. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to facilitate negotiations.
Source and solicit competitive quotes from approved suppliers. Evaluate for accuracy and compliance with specifications.
Create purchase orders based on supplier quotations, verifying pricing, quantities and terms while ensuring compliance with organization procurement procedures.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, to reduce costs and optimize departmental performance through data analysis, stakeholder feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.
Receive, review and process vendor invoices by matching them with corresponding purchase orders. Resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments, and ensure timely accurate posting for payment.
Communication with vendors to maintain up-to-date lead times on all processed orders.

1-5 Years’ relevant work experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the job.
Familiarity with building automation products is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills; high quality document and report preparation.
Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment requiring strong multi-tasking abilities.
Ability to plan and prepare for tasks assigned to them.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and prior experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX (or other Microsoft ERP solutions) in a professional setting.

Purchasing Agent

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