<p>We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Purchasing Agent in Kennesaw, Georgia. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing procurement activities, ensuring the accuracy of purchase orders, and maintaining vendor relationships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong organizational and analytical skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Convert requisitions into purchase orders while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders to facilitate smooth transactions.</p><p>• Monitor and close overdue or open purchase orders to maintain timely procurement and delivery.</p><p>• Manage the complete procure-to-pay cycle, overseeing every step from order placement to payment processing.</p><p>• Ensure purchase orders are accurate, clear, and properly documented to avoid errors.</p><p>• Build and sustain effective vendor relationships to meet quality, pricing, and delivery expectations.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline procurement processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Handle procurement-related documentation and ensure compliance with organizational standards.</p><p>• Analyze purchasing data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.</p>

• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement roles, demonstrating a solid understanding of purchasing processes.<br>• Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.<br>• Familiarity with Excel, ranging from basic to intermediate proficiency.<br>• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.<br>• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for vendor and team interactions.<br>• Experience with vendor management and the ability to evaluate vendor performance.<br>• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret purchasing data and trends.

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