Purchasing Agent<p>Robert Half has an opening for a Purchasing Agent with our client based in Harahan, Louisiana. The Purchasing Agent will play a crucial part in supporting the purchasing department by undertaking administrative and accounting tasks. The role will be crucial in ensuring efficient procurement processes, maintaining organizational efficiency, and managing vendor relationships and shipping coordination. This is a short-term contract to full time employment opportunity. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee the preparation, submission, and maintenance of purchase orders, materials, and supplies</p><p>• Work closely with various departments to gather and process orders for the organization</p><p>• Record purchase requests and forward them for formal approval by the purchasing manager</p><p>• Monitor delivery statuses to ensure ordered materials arrive intact and in the correct quantities</p><p>• Coordinate outgoing shipments to off-site locations or handle returns</p><p>• Communicate effectively with vendors regarding late, missing, or damaged shipments, ensuring timely resolution</p><p>• Keep detailed records of all purchases, both digital and/or hard copies</p><p>• Organize and maintain purchasing files to streamline regular or repeat ordering processes</p><p>• Complete special projects assigned by the purchasing manager</p><p>• Use Accounting Software Systems, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Budget Processes, Buying Processes, Purchasing Functions, Procurement Processes, and Windows Vista to efficiently perform tasks</p>
