Purchasing Agent Hours: 8:30am -5:00pm Location: Streetsboro, OH Our client is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with a strong purchasing background. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with the sales team to ensure products are purchased efficiently, pricing is competitive, and inventory needs are accurately analyzed. Key Responsibilities: • Place, monitor, and track purchase orders from start to finish. • Analyze purchasing trends and product movement to make informed buying decisions. • Review annual and monthly product movement reports to determine appropriate purchasing quantities. • Work closely with the sales team to support customer needs and inventory requirements. • Maintain accurate pricing and purchasing records. • Learn company products, customers, and competitors to make strategic purchasing decisions. • Build vendor relationships and, over time, negotiate pricing and terms. • Perform other purchasing and inventory-related duties as assigned. Key Requirements: • Previous purchasing or buying experience is required. • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent attention to detail. • Computer savvy with the ability to learn new software systems. • Willingness to quickly learn company products, customers, and industry competition. • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments. Candidates must consent to a pre-employment background check and drug screen, and must be able to provide two professional job references. #mon Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $50,000.00 - $65,000.00