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This position requires to work in the office.\nA positive attitude, excellent oral and written communication skills and overall friendly, outgoing disposition are a pre-requisite to succeed in this position.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nNone.\nDuties/Responsibilities:\nWork with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and sales.\nPurchases goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.\nEnsures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.\nMaintain procurement records, including items/services purchased, costs, delivery details, product quality/performance, and inventory levels.\nProcess and document returns following established procedures.\nProcess prepayments with corporate credit card.\nManage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance with terms of contracts.\nAnalyze and resolve purchasing issues/discrepancies.\nApprove vendor invoices for payment in a timely manner.\nParticipate in cost reduction activities, observe and report price increases.\nPerform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.\nRequired Skills/Abilities:\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.\nQuick thinker who can multitask with experience in a high-volume environment.\nThorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.\nProficient with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.\nUnderstanding of GAAP accounting principles.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.\nExcellent interpersonal and customer service skills.\nAbility to maintain confidentiality.\nDeadline-driven with excellent time management ability.\nExperience in NetSuite ERP highly advantageous.\nEducation and Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in related field highly preferred.\nPrevious working experience as a Purchasing Agent for at least three years.\nExperience with NetSuite or similar ERP software suite.\nPhysical Requirements:\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs.\nThis position is required to work onsite.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) 5% Match\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\nMonday to Friday\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Preferred)\nExperience:\nProcurement: 1 year (Required)\nPurchasing: 1 year (Required)\nMicrosoft Excel: 3 years (Required)\nNetSuite: 1 year (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nLanham, MD 20706 (Required)\nAbility to Relocate:\nLanham, MD 20706: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"G","rawCompany":"g","city":"Lanham","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:42:25.747Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"43-3061.00","title":"Procurement Clerks","slug":"procurement-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"541830","title":"Media Buying Agencies","slug":"media-buying-agencies"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Purchasing Agent","description":"Overview of the Position\nThe Purchasing Agent will purchase the goods, materials, supplies, equipment, and services essential for our operations. 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