Purchasing Agent

Updated•Chanhassen, MN

12d•$65,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent sources required fine paper products and services at competitive prices while ensuring that direct material requirements meet necessary timelines and quality standards. The role maintains just-in-time stock purchasing while preventing stock outages, manages supplier relationships and procurement issues, analyzes spending, and identifies cost-saving opportunities. The position is hybrid onsite, with at least three days per week in the office. The starting salary range is $65,000–$90,000. Authorization to work for any employer in the United States is required; IWCO will not sponsor a work visa for this role.

Requirements

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing changing client and company needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
3–5 years of experience with progressively increasing responsibilities in MRO purchasing in a manufacturing-based environment.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to work 8 hours consecutively.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze, identify, and communicate sourcing constraints and opportunities, including cost savings, supply and service risks, category implementations, and mitigation strategies.
Maintain just-in-time stock purchasing without risking stock outages; identify, escalate, and resolve issues before they affect the production schedule.
Manage procurement relationships and serve as the first point of contact for suppliers and internal business partners regarding vendor escalations or supply issues.
Negotiate with suppliers on key service and supply activities as needed.
Maintain accurate transaction records in Megamation, Monarch, Verticent, and/or PSI systems.
Provide backup support for other Purchasing Agents.
Conduct spend analysis, identify over-purchases, and look for cost-saving opportunities.
Work with Accounts Payable to resolve pricing or payment-processing issues.
Research alternative products or suppliers as needed or assigned.
Establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with suppliers.
Answer questions about assigned commodities from scheduling, operations, or management.
Perform other related duties as applicable or assigned.