Purchasing Agent

Description We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for a Purchasing Agent in San Antonio, Texas. As a critical member of our team, you will lead procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and make cost-effective purchasing decisions.Responsibilities: Managing procurement strategies in alignment with the company's objectives to maximize cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Evaluating suppliers and maintaining robust vendor relationships to assure quality and reliability. Negotiating contracts, prices, terms, and conditions with vendors to secure beneficial agreements. Monitoring inventory levels, predicting demand, and ensuring timely procurement to prevent shortages or surplus stock. Creating and analyzing reports on purchasing metrics, budgets, and supplier performance to identify potential areas of improvement. Collaborating with various departments such as operations, finance, and logistics to facilitate seamless supply chain management. Ensuring adherence to company policies and industry regulations in all purchasing processes. Swiftly and professionally resolving any delivery or supplier issues. Keeping abreast with market trends, price fluctuations, and emerging suppliers. Requirements Minimum of 3 years experience as a Purchasing Agent or in a related role. Proficiency in budget processes to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions. Familiarity with buying processes to streamline and improve procurement procedures. Demonstrable experience in vendor selection to ensure the best quality and cost-efficiency. Ability to process and manage purchase orders efficiently and accurately. Strong negotiation skills, with a proven track record in contract negotiations to secure advantageous terms. Experience in employee training to ensure all team members understand and adhere to purchasing procedures and policies. Experience in supervising, with the ability to lead and manage a team effectively. Comprehensive understanding of purchasing functions, including planning, implementation, and maintenance. Proven expertise in purchasing management to oversee and control all purchasing activities within the organization. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .