Buyer/Purchasing Agent Skills required: Do you have a broad knowledge of the current market (i.e. what products are available, how to get competitive pricing and delivery time frames, etc.)? Do you have strong coordination and time management skills? Are you an effective negotiator with good interpersonal skills? Then you could have a career as a buyer/purchasing agent. Job Description: • Purchase bulk material for the company, coordinate product delivery, research and negotiate competitive prices. • Plan, schedule and forecast procurement activities. • Liaise with various stakeholders, and approve payments to various suppliers. • Attend tradeshows to research current product and service information.