Top 35 Purchasing agents Jobs in Cary, Nc

Buyer-Fresh Produce
Wards produce —Raleigh, NC
- $63,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Purchasing Agent
UNC Health —Durham, NC
- $23.24 - $33.41 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Finance
Buyer
Biogen —Research Triangle Park, NC
- $62,000 - $81,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Source to Pay – Vendor Specialist
Siemens Healthineers —Cary, NC
- $71,130 - $97,801 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Buyer
First Citizens Bank —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
Buyer
Dashiell —Raleigh, NC
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Associate Buyer - Advanced Tissue Models
Intuitive Surgical —Durham, NC
- $29 - $46 an hour
- Day shift
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- Office
Purchasing Project Specialist
Wake County Public School System —Raleigh, NC
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- 5 years
- Mid-level
3d
Purchasing Administrator I
UniFirst —Raleigh, NC
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Inventory management
Outsourcing Buyer
Bühler —Cary, NC
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Buyer
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp. —Raleigh, NC
- Inventory management
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
Purchasing Specialist (Relief)
Carol Woods Retirement Community —Chapel Hill, NC
- Per diem
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Contracts
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Procurement Specialist II
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions - External —Durham, NC
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Instrument Buyer II
Teleflex —Morrisville, NC
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- ERP systems
Procurement Buyer
Varonis —Morrisville, NC
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
Purchasing Agent
DRB Homes —Durham, NC
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
10d
Purchasing Category Buyer (Full Time)
Agri Supply Company —Garner, NC
- $21.76 - $27.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Instrument Buyer
Teleflex —Morrisville, NC
- Bachelor of Science
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
Buyer - Manufacturing/Electrical/Metal
PowerSecure, Inc. —Durham, NC
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Purchasing Agent (2236)
Drb Enterprises Llc —Durham, NC
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
10d

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Buyer-Fresh Produce

Wards produce
Raleigh, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$63,000 - $65,000 a year

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Job Purpose/Objective

The Purchasing Agent will oversee the assigned perishable food commodities and ensure that inventory levels are adequate to meet the current business demands, while strictly managing product freshness and rotation. This role also involves meeting margin targets for all purchased products while acquiring the right amounts under specific contracts to comply with individual concepts. Additionally, the agent will be tasked with managing inventory effectively to reduce shrinkage for the products they handle.

Essential Job Functions:

Ensure the entry of purchase orders to uphold adequate inventory levels corresponding to the current business demands for all perishable products
Procure appropriate quantities under specific contracts to ensure compliance with individual concepts.
Engage in communication with colleagues from other departments regarding potential shortages and seek assistance as necessary to sustain adequate inventory levels.
Utilize established relationships with current suppliers while exploring new suppliers' options to realize cost reductions on products and shipping expenses.
Address any issues with shippers promptly, with particular attention to monitoring quality concerns related to unusable products and the necessary credits associated with them.
Confirm that specific purchases are made weekly to meet essential pricing requirements.
Attend to all inquiries from sales associates regarding perishable product requests, special orders, and product information.
Collaborate with the Quality Control and Inventory teams to ensure the availability of sellable products throughout their shelf life.

Additional Job Functions:

Manage costing functions in ERP for price basis at market cost to achieve margin goals
Communicate with warehouse, customer service, and shipping departments concerning product issues, shortages, returns, transfers, etc.
Coordinate with the precut department to maintain proper levels of product needed for production
Coordinate with the transportation department concerning any specific pickups or delivery requirements
Communicate with other purchasing department members in problem solving and achievement of departmental and individual goals and results

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

The physical demands associated with this position are generally classified as light, with approximately 85% of the time spent sitting and 15% engaged in standing or walking activities.

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
2 to 3 years of experience in the Supply Chain or Logistics.
Experienced in purchasing full truckload quantities of perishable products
Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Skills and Abilities: Capable of data manipulation, performing calculations, and Compiling information into comprehensive reports.

Work Location: In person

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Source to Pay – Vendor Specialist

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Purchasing Specialist (Relief)

Procurement Specialist II

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Instrument Buyer

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