Job Description
Accentuate Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support procurement operations for an IT consulting firm. This role is responsible for sourcing and purchasing technology hardware, software, licensing, and business services while ensuring cost-effective purchasing, timely delivery, and compliance with company policies. The Purchasing Agent will collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and clients to support project delivery and day-to-day operational needs.
Job Responsibilities
Source and procure IT hardware, software, licensing, and office equipment to support client projects and internal operations.
Create, issue, and manage purchase orders through ERP or procurement systems.
Obtain competitive quotes, evaluate vendors, negotiate pricing, and maintain supplier relationships.
Track orders from placement through delivery, ensuring timely fulfillment and resolving shipment or invoice discrepancies.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment of technology assets and office supplies.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor contracts, and procurement documentation.
Support contract renewals for software subscriptions, maintenance agreements, and vendor services.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier consolidation.
Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, software licensing requirements, and vendor agreements.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Durham, NC |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $20–$30 Per Hour |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Website | https://www.accentuatestaffing.com/ |
Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field preferred.
2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in an IT, technology, or professional services environment.
Experience purchasing IT hardware, software, SaaS subscriptions, or technology services preferred.
Strong negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build strong vendor and internal stakeholder relationships.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality.
Skills
- Purchasing/Procurement
- Supply Chain
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Skills
- Business Servicesunmatched
- Corporate Complianceunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Information Technology Consultingunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Procurement Softwareunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Software Licensesunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
Since 1996, Accentuate Staffing has delivered “The Power of Positive” to you. As one of the Triangle’s largest woman-owned companies, Accentuate Staffing sources candidates in the career specialties of Accounting/Finance, Office Professional, Information Technology, Scientific/Clinical, Light Industrial and R&D Consulting services. The current roster of more than 250 corporate clients is diverse, highly regarded, and often exclusive. Accentuate Staffing’s honors include nine Triangle Business Journal Fast 50 awards, four Raleigh Chamber Pinnacle Awards, No. 222 on the INC 500 list and an inaugural winner of the TBJ’s A Better World Award. Accentuate Staffing cherishes its position as a leader in the community, offering support to charitable institutions including Children’s Flight of Hope, National Students of AMF, the MS Society, the Shepard’s Table Soup Kitchen, and Stop Hunger Now among others. For detailed information on how “The Power of Positive” can impact your company or your career, please visit at www.accentuatestaffing.com.
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