Purchaser

Company: Robert Half
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Description

Kathy Nguyen of Robert Half is currently working with a client looking to fill a Purchaser position. This Purchaser will research vendors, products, and services and negotiate contracts for the best price and value. This may be the role for you if you are an experience purchaser with excellent communication, inventory management and analytical skills.

Your responsibilities

- Research potential products, vendors, and services, comparing price and quality for the best deal

- Inspect purchased products upon delivery and reporting any issues timely

- Maintain all records of purchased products

- Write orders to refill stock as appropriate from monitoring inventory

- Coordinate with warehouse and delivery teams, making sure that goods are received on time

- Discuss and negotiate contracts with clients and vendors

- Attend and engage in meetings with stakeholders and staff

- Engage with new vendors and products at events, shows, and exhibitions

- Analyze costs and write reports on purchases made

Requirements - Demonstrated organizational skills

- Skilled in communication and negotiation

- Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills

- Excellent communication and organizational skills

- Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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