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JOB
Purchasing Agent
Sep 25, 2025
Aldon is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Purchasing Agent to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the procurement process, ensuring that materials and products are sourced effectively and efficiently to meet the company's operational needs. This role requires strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of supply chain, and proficiency in ERP systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Verifying
purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list;
clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives
Forwarding
available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery
Preparing
purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining
recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval
from requisitioning department
Obtaining
purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and
expediting orders
Verifying
receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves
shipments in error with suppliers
Authorizing
payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation
Maintaining
procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery,
product quality or performance, and inventories
Keeping
information accessible by sorting and filing documents
Determining
method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid
Providing
purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and
summarizing data and trends
Updating
job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Accomplishing
purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed
Discussing
defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality
control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of
trouble and take corrective action
Approving
invoices for payment
Expediting
delivery of goods to users
Full Time / Salary / Exempt
Pay: $60,000-$65,000 per year
Shifts Available
1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 7am - 3:30 pm
Benefits: health, dental/vision, 401k, 401k matching, Company paid life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, annual PPE allowance, employee assistance program, growth opportunities, company training to further
develop newly learned skills, work life balance.