A Purchasing Agent, or Product Purchasing Agent, finds and purchases products for a company to use or resell. Their duties include locating suppliers, researching goods, services and materials and processing purchasing orders.
एक Purchasing Agent को विभिन्न कर्तव्यों और जिम्मेदारियों को पूरा करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए। निम्नलिखित कुछ कर्तव्य और जिम्मेदारियाँ हैं जिन्हें एक Purchasing Agent को निष्पादित करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए:
- Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
- Interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services and pricing
- Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
- Verifying purchases by comparing them to a primary list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
- Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
- Attend industry trade shows to learn about and stay current on trends and to meet suppliers
प्रतिस्पर्धी Purchasing Agent के पास कुछ कौशल और योग्यताएँ होंगी, जिनमें शामिल हैं:
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Judgment and decision-making skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
