Purchasing Agent Trainee

Overview We are seeking a bright energetic individual as a Purchasing Agent trainee. The job entails finding competitive vendors, sourcing chemical reagents and consumables, evaluating competitive pricing, and coordinating purchases with our Chemistry and Mircobiology departments. You’ll work with vendors and internal teams to support timely procurement, accurate supply chains, and make informed purchasing decisions. Duties Source materials, review pricing, and negotiate terms with vendors to support purchasing needs. Coordinate purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on availability, delivery, and order changes. Maintain vendor communication and relationships while resolving purchasing or delivery issues. Monitor inventory levels and support inventory control, materials management, and logistics coordination. Experience We willl train the appropriate candidate, experience in purchasing (especially for a lab) helpful but not required. Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing management systems, including SAP, SAP ERP, JD Edwards, Oracle EBS, or AS400, is helpful. Some college level Chemistry or Microbiology helpful, not required. Comfortable analyzing data in google spreadsheets; strong vendor communication, negotiation, and pricing skills are valued. Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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