Purchasing Agent

Location: Pompano Beach, FL (On-Site)
Salary Range: $54,000-$62,000

The Procurement Agent plays a key role in supporting the company’s profitability by sourcing high-quality materials and services at competitive costs. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong business judgment, market awareness, and the ability to assess suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and build long-term vendor partnerships. The ideal candidate will understand purchasing strategies, evaluate market conditions, and ensure the timely acquisition of essential supplies that support successful business operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to procure goods and services, including raw materials, purchased products, sales and marketing materials, and general company supplies.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders by reviewing product specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery requirements.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related issues, including shipment discrepancies, pricing errors, and delivery concerns in a timely manner.
• Process miscellaneous purchases within the company system and provide required documentation to the Accounts Payable department.
• Maintain accurate and organized purchasing records, files, and documentation.
• Assess and qualify suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, availability, and other company-specific requirements.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers to improve sourcing options, reduce supply risks, and secure competitive pricing.
• Negotiate and regularly review vendor contracts, pricing agreements, and terms to achieve the best possible value for the company.
• Review purchasing decisions and recommend cost-effective alternatives when products are overpriced, unnecessary, or no longer suitable.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding delivery schedules and assist in resolving shipping or fulfillment issues.
• Analyze raw material needs to optimize purchasing quantities, take advantage of volume discounts, and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Establish and maintain lead times for standard production materials and supplies to support operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, vendor management, or a related role.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier terms effectively.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, market research, supplier evaluation, and purchasing best practices.
• Manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.