Purchasing Agent

Centerline Logistics Corporation

Purchasing Agent responsible for material control functions at Centerline Logistics. Involves purchasing, inventory control, and supplier management with negotiations and market analysis.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeBayonne • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for material control functions at Centerline Atlantic
Includes purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, shipping, receiving, transportation, and traffic
Find the best goods or services, choose suppliers, and negotiate prices
Monitor and interpret applicable market conditions and trends
Travel to other ports as necessary
Review supply requisitions and coordinate with requesting department
Solicit and analyze quotations for stock materials, new and non-standard materials and supplies
Place purchase orders with high accuracy
Follow up on orders to expedite materials as needed
Analyze purchase patterns, inventory levels, and materials supplied by various suppliers
Negotiate with suppliers for the best combination of price, quality, quantity, delivery, and supplier responsiveness
Analyze materials purchased to identify opportunities for standardization
Communicate changes made by vendor to the requisition to user departments
Keep accurate and current data in the purchasing system
Maintain effective communication with user departments and accounts payable
Routinely monitor inventory levels
Identify new suppliers and manage supplier relations
Keep informed regarding market conditions and trends, new products, and processes
Ensure all purchasing activities comply with applicable laws and regulations
Resolve discrepancies with suppliers and ensure accurate information in purchasing system
Adhere to safety, confidentiality, compliance, and legal requirements
Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four year college education in Business, Accounting, or related studies or equivalent experience
3-5 years experience in purchasing
2 years of increasingly responsible management experience in the maritime industry
Experienced in fuel terminal operations and controls
Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Purchasing and Accounting software
Knowledge of accounts payable and basic accounting principles and procedures
Knowledge of contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code and DOT regulations
Knowledge of automated procurement and inventory control systems
Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry
Well-developed written, oral communications and human relation skills evidenced in dealing with vendors, staff and all levels of Centerline employees
Ability to plan and manage projects and obtain goals that may shift with changing priorities
Ability to motivate employees and obtain total commitment from them
Skill in leading productive and efficient intra and inter-department meetings
Ability to deal with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment
Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications
Comprehensive knowledge of domestic sources of supply
Ability to understand instructions, reason, and make judgments
Understand meaning of words, ideas associated with them, and their effective use
Ability to perceive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material
Analytical and decisive
Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately
Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions
Ability to work independently or with no guidance
Ability to get along with office staff and terminal employees
Office Machine skills: Use of Computer, copy Machine, Fax Machine, 10 Key
Valid Washington State driver’s license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options
401(k) options
Disability Insurance
Sick pay
Vacation pay
10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule)
Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchasinginventory controlwarehousingshippingreceivingtransportationnegotiationdata analysisproject managementaccounting principles

Soft Skills

communicationhuman relationsleadershipanalyticaldecisivecourtesytactjudgmentindependencemotivation

Certifications

valid Washington State driver’s license