Purchasing Agent II

LMT Defense•Eldridge, IA

About The Position

LMT Defense manufactures precision-engineered products for the U.S. military, law enforcement, government agencies, and international customers. The Purchasing Agent II executes purchasing activities with moderate autonomy, managing purchase orders, maintaining vendor data, and supporting inventory control. The role coordinates between internal departments and external suppliers to help meet quality, cost, and delivery standards. The position involves reviewing purchase orders and outside services, purchasing materials and supplies, supporting material coordination and inventory controls, and assisting with supplier sourcing and evaluation. The agent also supports departmental processes and communicates across departments to address issues affecting throughput and delivery schedules. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of purchasing or inventory control experience. Employment is subject to successful completion of a background check, physical, and drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in purchasing or inventory control; manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred.
Knowledge of ERP systems and vendor relationships.
Ability to sign and comply with the company employee manual and confidentiality agreement.
Successful completion of a background check, physical, and drug screening.
Professional verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and contribute as a team member.
Computer literacy sufficient to execute departmental transactions, support internal customers, and train junior agents.
Effective time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in business or a related field.
Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

Represent the company in external contacts, including customer and vendor relations.
Review LMT purchase orders and outside services daily; take action as needed to maintain on-time delivery and manage costs.
Purchase materials and supplies while balancing quality, cost, and delivery.
Assist with material coordination, maintaining 5S, ensuring digital and physical transactions match, and managing stocking levels and reorder points.
Assist in sourcing and onboarding new suppliers with leadership approval.
Conduct supplier evaluations and provide feedback to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and regulations.
Stay current with departmental cross-training to maintain coverage across processes.
Ensure transactions are processed effectively through LMT’s processes and support requirements are met.
Collaborate and communicate with other departments about issues affecting throughput and delivery schedules.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties requested by the Purchasing Manager or Senior Leadership.