Senior Purchasing Agent

Company Description

• Randstad US is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad Holding nv, a $22.9 billion global provider of HR services.
• As the third largest staffing organization in the United States, Randstad provides temporary, temporary-to-hire and permanent placement services each week to over 100,000 people through its network of more than 900 branches and client-dedicated locations.

Employing over 5,300 recruiting experts, the company is a top provider of outsourcing, staffing, consulting and projects and workforce solutions within the areas of Engineering, Finance and Accounting, Healthcare, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Manufacturing & Logistics, Office & Administration, Pharma and Sales & Marketing.

Job Description

Summary:

• The Senior Purchasing Agent provides support by creating purchase orders and submitting them to the suppliers.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform proper analysis to ensure accurate delivery of products and services while maintaining internal controls, operational excellence, and good customer service.
• The Senior Purchasing Agent is also responsible for resolving complex problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow company procurement processes, controls and policies
• Release reviewed and approved purchase orders to suppliers
• Facilitate purchasing transaction activities ensuring that company purchasing controls are in place and transactions are in compliance with corporate policies
• Receive approved requisitions from the corporation and execute transactions in a timely and accurate manner
• Validate purchase orders, review and correct all confirmations to decrease service errors
• Ensure timely communication within the department, company and other stakeholders
• Resolve issues, serve as a resource in troubleshooting complex matters and insure that calls with questions are responded to in a timely manner
• Demonstrate leadership skills and develop new employees
• Report any supplier performance issues in compliance with company guidelines
• Work closely with the Purchasing Supervisor
• Maintain excellent communication, cooperation and teamwork among all stakeholders within the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred
• Experience in Supply Chain or Procurement management required
• Experience in the healthcare industry and shared service required (Min 2 years preferred)
• Experience working in a teamwork setting
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Knowledge of Lawson or other financial software programs preferred

Additional Information:

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Must be able available to work in Franklin, Tennessee and/or Antioch, Tennessee.
• Pay range is $15-18 per hour depending on experience

Please apply directly to this posting with an updated resume.