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Robert Half Purchasing Agent in Miami, Florida

Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity in Miami, Florida. This role entails joining our team as a Purchasing Agent, a key function within our industry. You will be responsible for obtaining quotes from vendors, managing purchase orders, and ensuring adherence to project budgets. The workplace involves a dynamic environment where you will negotiate contracts and pricing, and use your Excel skills to track and manage data.

Responsibilities:

• Actively seek and negotiate quotes from vendors

• Consistently adhere to project budgets to manage costs effectively

• Enter and manage all outstanding purchase orders

• Follow up on all purchase orders to ensure timely delivery

• Utilize Excel to track and manage various data related to purchases

• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure the best terms for the company

• Manage vendor relationships to ensure a steady supply of necessary goods and services

• Act as a point of contact for any inquiries or issues related to purchase orders

• Continually assess and improve purchasing processes and procedures

• Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth procurement operations. Requirements • Proficiency in generating and managing Purchase Orders

• Extensive experience in Quoting

• Demonstrated ability to Negotiate Pricing effectively

• Strong skills in Negotiating Contracts

• Proven track record in purchasing or a related field

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

• Understanding of supply chain procedures

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Excellent attention to detail

• Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques

• Bachelors degree in business administration, logistics or a related field (preferred, not required)

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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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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