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This will require aggressive price search.\nReview vendor quotations and contracts for conformance to company policy.\nReview, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.\nVerify billing versus purchase orders in issues of discrepancy; make corrections accordingly.\nCreate and implement part numbers for drawings and new items purchased.\n\nQualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\nPrevious purchasing experience preferred.\nAble to use general computer applications; familiarity with Sage or other accounting software a plus.\nAbility to select, negotiate the purchase of and order materials, equipment and services at fair prices.\n\nPhysical and Mental Demands\nMay spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers\nOccasionally lift up to 50 pounds.\nUse hands to handle or operate standard office equipment\n\nWork Environment\nWill spend majority of time in office setting.\nMay spend time in warehouse, assembly shop and welding shop.\nNoise level is usually low to moderate but occasionally may be very loud.\nMay involve hazardous materials, fumes, moving parts/equipment, electrical shock risk, extreme heat (welding) and extreme cold (liquid nitrogen).\nSevere hot weather is likely and severe cold weather is possible on occasions when working outside of office.","company":"Techcrane International","rawCompany":"techcrane international","city":"Covington","state":"LA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T11:05:11.234Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"},{"code":"43-3061.00","title":"Procurement Clerks","slug":"procurement-clerks"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"423830","title":"Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-machinery-and-equipment-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"423430","title":"Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"computer-and-computer-peripheral-equipment-and-software-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Purchasing","description":"Job Purpose: Perform all operational aspects of Purchasing.\n\nEssential Functions\nPrepare and process purchase orders for supplies, equipment, materials and services.\nTrack and expedite purchase orders; issue change orders when applicable.\nMaintain records of goods ordered and received.\nCoordinate shipping and receiving; arrange all ground, sea and air logistics for open jobs.\nLocate approved vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.\nMust keep a minimum of 3 valid vendor choices for each product. 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