Purchasing Agent

American Wheatley • Broken Arrow, OK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

American Wheatley is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support procurement operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role is suited to an up-and-coming purchasing professional with hands-on experience who is eager to learn and contribute. No degree is required, and comprehensive on-the-job training is provided, including training on the company’s ERP system. This position is on-site at the company’s Broken Arrow, Oklahoma facility; remote work is not available.

The Purchasing Agent supports sourcing and purchasing of materials and supplies, purchase order and delivery tracking, supplier issue resolution, purchasing recordkeeping, inventory monitoring, vendor relationships, and coordination with internal teams. The company describes itself as growing and employee-owned and states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• At least 2–3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with data analysis, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read blueprints, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical specifications.
• Experience in metal fabrication, HVAC, or pressure vessel industries.
• APICS/CPM certification or coursework.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or ASME standards.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Epicor, SAP, or NetSuite; training on the employer’s specific system is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing, quoting, and purchasing raw materials, components, and MRO supplies in accordance with production schedules and inventory levels.
• Issue purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve supplier discrepancies involving pricing, quality, and lead times.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records in the ERP system, including purchase order status, vendor performance, and cost data.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and accounting teams to support material availability and cost efficiency.
• Support vendor qualification, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with cycle counts or stock replenishment planning.
• Expedite critical orders and coordinate freight as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing, employee-owned company.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed