Top 16 Purchasing agent Jobs in Lexington, Ky

BUYER
SMC —Nicholasville, KY
- $63,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
4d
Purchasing Specialist
Vuteq USA, Inc. —Georgetown, KY
- Up to $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
17h
Project Buyer (Material Control Coordinator) (BOS USA)
BOS Innovations —Lexington, KY
- $58,240 - $66,560 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
4d
Assistant Buyer
Performance Foodservice —Nicholasville, KY
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- No high school diploma
- Administrative experience
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Purchasing Agent I
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Frankfort, KY
- $43,210.08 - $64,816.08 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
6d
PURCHASING
RICHMOND AUTO PARTS TECHNOLOGY INC —Richmond, KY
- Research
- Mid-level
11d
Real Estate Agent -- Quick Interview Process
Rector Hayden Realtors —Nicholasville, KY
- From $100,000 a year
- Real Estate License
- Contracts
- Marketing
Real Estate Agent -- Set Your Own Schedule
Rector Hayden Realtors —Lexington, KY
- From $100,000 a year
- Choose your own hours
- Sales
- Real Estate License
- Entry level
Account Manager
1100 Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. —Lexington, KY
- Nights as needed
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
6d

Discover related jobs

Based on your search for purchasing agent jobs.

Assistant Buyer
Performance Foodservice —Nicholasville, KY
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and…
Showing Assistant
The Mateyoke Group —Lexington, KY
As a Showing Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced, top-producing agents while developing your skills in buyer consultations, home showings, client…
$50,000 - $80,000 a year
Quick Apply

Show more related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Buyer
Integrity Staffing Group, Inc. —Reynoldsburg, OH
The ability to read blueprints is required. \* Must be able to work in the United States (No H-1 sponsorship or student visas considered).
$60,000 - $75,000 a year
Quick Apply
5d
Purchasing Agent
Hatzel & Buehler Inc —Columbus, OH
Issue Resolution: Quickly resolve all purchasing, rental, pricing, and miscellaneous issues as they arise, providing support to field personnel and ensuring…
$75,000 - $110,000 a year
Quick Apply

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for purchasing agent in lexington, ky

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

BUYER

SMC
Nicholasville, KY

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
$63,000 - $70,000 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Communication with suppliers
Pricing
Microsoft Outlook
ERP systems
Vendor relationship management
Negotiating purchasing contracts

Full Job Description

Summary:

The buyer is responsible for building strong relationships with multiple suppliers using strategic planning/MRP to order, source, and receive material on time while negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Teamwork is a condition of employment.
Responsible for communication to suppliers regarding material requirements, addressing concerns, and expediting deliveries.
Communicate effectively across the team to maintain optimum inventory levels needed to support sales.
Train and mentor incoming team members within the department per SMC guidelines.
Sets and drives improvement pertaining to supplier delivery, cost and inventory turns performance.
Develop and manage vendor relationships, including but not limited to negotiations, purchasing inventory, non-inventory, transportation carriers.
Resolve logistic related issues by working with the appropriate personnel in the organization to ensure customer satisfaction.
Serve as a resource to resolve complex purchasing problems and issues internally and at supplier levels.
Provide recommendations to optimize and support the supply chain processes and improvement efforts.
Collaborate with other members of the team to support account issues, quotes; perform other related tasks as requested.
Participate in projects as needed and provide a balanced focus on customer service; build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliers.

Competencies:

Organizational Skills

Thoroughness

Time Management

Communication Proficiency

Required Education and Experience:

Computer proficiency with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Professional experience following purchasing policies and procedures.

Experience negotiating vendor terms, pricing, delivery, and networking.

Five years of purchasing experience using an ERP system.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Knowledge of buying electronic products is highly desirable.

EEO Statement:

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals. We are committed to a

diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and

respectful. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

purchasing agent jobs in lexington, ky

BUYER

Purchasing Specialist

Project Buyer (Material Control Coordinator) (BOS USA)

Assistant Buyer

Purchasing Agent I

PURCHASING

Real Estate Agent -- Quick Interview Process

Real Estate Agent -- Set Your Own Schedule

Account Manager

Discover related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for purchasing agent in lexington, ky

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected