Purchasing Agent

## Purchasing Agent Apply locations:
City Office Modern Living Factory, Knox, PAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0195378
** ABOUT GREYSTAR
** Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally.

Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit
** JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
** The Purchasing Agent is responsible for supporting business operations by ordering products or materials necessary for operations. This role will maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, place orders for products based on current inventory needs, and track shipments to the warehouse.
** JOB DESCRIPTION
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Maintains knowledge of supplier requirements an ensures all processes and procedures are followed.
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Evaluates suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, reliability, and other criteria.
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Interviews vendors and visits suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services, and pricing.
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Requests cost proposals and negotiates contracts and prices while working closely with the Company’s legal department to ensure contracts and terms are favorable.
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Utilizes inventory tracking system to record stock levels and anticipate future supply and logistical needs.
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Verifies purchases by comparing them to a master list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products.
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Interacts with suppliers to schedule delivery times, verify product is shipped according to deadlines, and resolve shipping errors.
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Prepares and processes purchase orders and maintains records of all transactions, purchases, orders, receipts, records, and inventories.
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Collaborate with factory operations and warehousing to ensure sufficient product levels are maintained.  
** Additional Compensation**:  Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
* * Corporate Positions*:
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
* * Onsite Property Positions*:
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.  
** Robust Benefits Offered*:
*** Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
* Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
* For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
* 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
* 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months…