Below are the 11 Purchasing Agents with various industry & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides purchasing agents with a wide range of industry experience using systems such as JD Edwards, Oracle, Lawson, PeopleSoft, Epicor, Sage, Peachtree, SAP, ADP, JDA & Meditech, as well as familiarity with additional SCM, HR, ERP, CRM, EMR and other systems on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a senior purchasing agent with experience working in manufacturing, retail and electronics industries? Educational background is composed of Associate’s Degree. Software skills include JD Edwards, Oracle and CAD. Specializations involve Researching, Logistics, Inventory, Delivery, Streamline, Type, Competitive, and Accounts Payable.

Serving as a senior purchasing agent, coordinated with production planning staff to determine timely and adequate purchasing needs and supply of material requirements necessary for scheduled production. This professional worked on supply chain management of products produced by third parties. Some of the tasks were managing vendor relationships, including ongoing identification for appropriate supply and qualification of new vendors, as well as sourcing all necessary materials and services at best pricing. In addition, minimized freight expenditures, as well as negotiated supply contracts, where appropriate. Moreover, assisted with the development and implementation of new software systems (JD Edwards/Oracle).

As a purchasing agent, managed all purchasing for new equipment builds including material and services such as hydraulic systems, power plants, and electrical control panels. Other duties were working with local machine shops to determine the materials necessary for equipment builds as well as production and scheduling to meet production dates. Furthermore, developed and submitted RFP and RFQ to vendors for projects, as well as assisted Accounting Department in researching and resolving receiving and accounts payable issues.

What opportunities can hiring a purchasing agent who has experience in a nonprofit health system give your organization? Proficiency in computer systems includes using Lawson SCM, Strata Track and Meditech. Technical experience consists of materials management, healthcare finance and health information management. This individual finished business administration studies.

Working in a health system, this purchasing agent served an order management position as buyer of special items that were not part of the stock/ non-stock items in Lawson for 3 facilities in the region. Assistance was given to all users throughout the facilities with finding specific product and ensuring that items ordered were contract specific if possible. The job required following process from order to receipt via the Lawson system.

Additional functions were managing and processing furniture or fixture purchases for various healthcare facilities. The professional was instrumental in setting up new physician offices and new exam rooms within the hospital. The job also called for managing the service, maintenance and license agreements for equipment throughout several facilities.

Would a detail-oriented purchasing agent with experience working in restaurants and a university fit in your organization? Technical skills involve PeopleSoft SCM, ArrowStream Supply Chain Management and iTrade as well as Instill Supply Chain Management computer system.

Some accomplishments included placing goods & services out to bid (RFI, RFQ, RFP), managing source/supplier selection, controlling bid negotiations, developing contract strategies, analyzing bid results, performing Cost analysis, as well as presenting final recommendations to management. As a purchasing agent in restaurants, prepared and administered master contract, amendments, terms & conditions, special provisions, and completion of specific legal documents. Part of the job was to work closely with 3rd party distribution and logistics companies to establish shipping and freight Costs.

Shared expertise by researching, identifying and qualifying new prospective suppliers/service providers. This purchasing agent monitored raw materials and production quantities at vendor level, as well as managed finished goods/inventory at all company warehouses. Additionally, forecasted category budget Costs on an annual fiscal basis, as well as collaborated with sales, Marketing, product development and operations on new projects, as well as Cost saving initiatives.

Is impacting your organization with purchasing agent with experience working in steel, construction and building materials industries a current business consideration? Computer skills consist of Epicor SCM, Epicor Vista, Peachtree, Safari and QuickBooks Pro.

While employed in a machinery company as a purchasing agent, managed the inventory for all products and office supplies, utilizing, Epicor’s Vista and Excel inventory tracking database resulting in the organization and classification of hundreds of metal fabrication products. Vendor products included: Aluminum, Galvanized, 3CR12 & Stainless Steel. This professional expedited insurance requirements and warranty documents, to ensure timely revenue and highest quality of customer service. Moreover, guided the distribution of thousands of dollars of inventory, by interfacing with the vendors to ensure timely distribution to customers and job sites. Additionally, ensured adherence to sales contract; provided outstanding customer service and maintained high quality workmanship on all projects.

Part of the job as a purchasing agent in a construction company was to manage the inventory for all products and office supplies, utilizing Peachtree, Access and Excel inventory tracking database resulting in the organization and classification of hundreds of flooring products. Furthermore, guided the distribution of thousands of dollars of inventory, by interfacing with the vendors to ensure timely distribution to customers and job sites. In addition, ensured adherence to sales contract; provided outstanding customer service and maintained high quality workmanship on all projects.

Is recruiting a purchasing agent who served health systems a priority for your organization? Technical experience includes using Lawson SCM. This high school graduate was rewarded for strong attention to detail, excellent customer service, and team-player attitude.

As purchasing agent for a health system, part of the job was functioning as secretary to director of purchasing and buyers. Lawson was utilized. Other tasks were typing service and blanket purchase orders, as well as maintaining invoice discrepancy log. The individual handled vehicle registrations and gas cards for hospital vehicles. Aside from handling credit cards for purchasers, they were costed out to the appropriate departments.

Another job entailed serving as liaison between hospitals and vendors. Orders were placed and expedited using Lawson Software for Procurement, Microsoft Office, and Numara Footprints Software.

Would a detail-oriented purchasing agent/operating room expeditor with extensive work experience in a full-service hospital fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate Degree in Business Administration. Technical skills involve JD Edwards and PeopleSoft.

Some accomplishments included doing purchasing and inventory management of O.R. instruments and supplies, as well as sourcing returns, recalls and maintaining the part number files and order points for all corresponding departments. While employed as an operating room expeditor & purchasing agent, cut requisitions and managed inventory costs. Tools used were PeopleSoft and JD Edwards.

While working as a buyer / purchasing agent / planner, assisted Manufacturing and Tool Room Managers on streamlining procedures and associated cost, such as reducing obsolescence and tool breakage. Also, instrumental in setting up supply chain/ logistics for offshore facility. Other duties were sourcing MRO items in a timely and costly manner as well as assisting in establishing a Procurement Card system for qualified departments resulting in large procurement savings. In addition, was responsible for the monthly reconciliation of all procurement cards with bank statements.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this purchasing agent with experience working in manufacturing, staffing and telecommunications industries? Software skills involve Epicor SCM and Epicor ERP.

Contributed to the organization’s success by negotiating supplier contract to save the company $600k instantly with additional yearly savings. While working as a purchasing agent, evaluated requirements and prepared orders using the Epicor ERP system modifying orders as needed, as well as tracked parts shipments and monitored incoming inventory for prompt arrival. Part of the job was to monitor vendor performance ensuring that issues related to delivery, quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner, as well as set stock levels for assigned commodities. This professional was responsible for inventory control including replenishment, stocking and cycle counting. Additionally, identified and implemented cost reduction / productivity and process improvement projects to meet company initiatives and goals.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by creating POs for several departments using Epicor, selecting new products and reviewing the old products, as well as finding the right suppliers and comparing prices. Serving as a purchasing agent in a staffing company, negotiated prices, as well as ensured the products are delivered on time and troubleshot issues with deliveries. In addition, helped to interpret reports and predicted future sales using Smart reports. Furthermore, reacted to any changes in customer demand and product movement.

How can a purchasing agent with work experience in a university and a government agency help your organization? Technical proficiencies involve PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle, FAST, GEMS and Contract Management.

Working with challenging issues such as assisting department in following the proper policies related to using the University’s Oracle (PeopleSoft) financial system have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving in a university as a purchasing agent, developed and maintained an in-depth knowledge of the PeopleSoft System (FAST) and helped departments who are having difficulty with such tasks as inputting requisitions, cancelling receipts, and accessing information about vouchers and payments. In addition, processed in the PeopleSoft system change orders to Purchase orders to include Price changes, unit, quantity, or description changes. Also, expedited delivery of orders for departments and/or make special arrangements for delivery to departments.

With a “can do approach” in the area of assisting department in following the proper policies related to using the University’s Oracle (PeopleSoft) financial system have been career objectives. Part of the job was to process in the PeopleSoft system change orders to Purchase orders to include Price changes, unit, quantity, or description changes. Furthermore, aided departments who are having difficulty with such tasks as inputting requisitions, cancelling receipts, and accessing information about vouchers and payments.

What contributions could a purchasing agent with work experience in construction, machinery and automation industries bring to your organization? Software skills involve Epicor SCM, Epicor Vantage, Sage and Zoho. Professional certifications consist of New Buyer to Purchasing Certificate.

Challenges like seeking out and evaluating use for buying goods, equipment, product and services for the companies through local and out-of-state vendors were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. While working in a construction company as a purchasing agent, negotiated purchase prices on used cars and determined whether to purchase or pass based on in-house guidelines. On a regular basis, perused new inventory and maintained positive working relationships with those vendors. Moreover, kept meticulous records on all transactions and submitted them to the accounting department monthly for auditing.

Shared expertise by coordinating all activities associated to procurement of materials and supplies for a company. While employed as a purchasing agent in a machinery company, part of the responsibility was to supervise and manage the work of those individuals involved in the storage, transport, and maintenance of the procured supplies or materials; organize the processing and re-selling of the material; and prepare the process of bids and procurement of the supplies. This specialist gave instructions or advice to the producer on methods to improve and augment their produce, both in quantity and quality. Additionally, prepared payments, invoices and kept track of all the records of every business deal and provided precise and correct reports to the management as often as needed.

How can a senior purchasing agent who worked in oil/gas, construction and energy industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Business Management and Administration. Professional certifications involve Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM) and CPIM. Technical skills involve JD Edwards, MAS 200, SAP, ADP Pay eXpert, PeopleSoft, Real Time and SkillMatch Pro 2XP.

Working with challenging issues such as managing all purchasing activities; initiating purchase orders by reviewing and evaluating material requirements, PO placement, PO expediting, on-time delivery, cost analysis, source selection and negotiation in SAP have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving as a senior purchasing agent, managed inventory levels and replenished stock based on total product demand, as well as managed specialty inventory for high dollar/high demand products and customer held stock. Other duties were working with Operations, Accounting and Suppliers to reconcile receipt/invoice discrepancies, as well as filing claim carrier for damaged inbound freight or material. Part of the job was to take an active role in the Quality System Process, as well as serve as liaison with QA on supplier and material quality.

With a “can do approach” in the area of issuing Purchase Orders, creating Work Orders with consideration of price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support when choosing suppliers and merchandise have been career objectives. Serving as a purchasing agent, completed sales purchases, including equipment, machines, goods, and services through SAP. In addition, developed, implemented and managed cross-functional, fully integrated planning process that incorporates make versus buy, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, material and associated cost elements.

Is impacting your organization with a senior purchasing agent with extensive work experience in a kidney dialysis center a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BS Degree in Business Management. Has completed 3 courses toward APICS Certification, CSCP. Software proficiencies involve Epicor SCM, Manugistics, JD Edwards MRP software, AS/400, and Oracle.

While employed in a kidney care center as a senior purchasing agent, solely responsible for all purchasing functions including determining alternative availability of compatible components and obtaining hard to find electronic components on limited allocation. Also, worked closely with various sheet metal and machine shops to ensure timely delivery of complicated mechanical parts and assemblies. Some of the tasks were establishing short and long term goals and values as a customer with the top management of those companies. In addition, worked closely with finance implementing vendors in the FMC SAP system and with supplier representatives concerning subjects other than normal price, delivery, or quality negotiations.

Part of the job as a purchasing agent was to plan and execute sound, logical, and achievable purchase strategies and long term procurement programs. Moreover, provided help in instruction and training of less experienced personnel and provided guidance as necessary to assist in the performance of procurement activities. Furthermore, supervised the purchasing department. Other duties as assigned were shipping, receiving, lot assignment and traceability, recruiting and hiring decisions within the department.