Purchasing Agent

CI – The Manufacturing Career HUB • Village of Ellenville, NY

3d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail oriented and proactive Purchasing Agent to oversee procurement of glass,coatings, hardware, and materials for custom production. The ideal candidate brings experience inmanufacturing or construction materials purchasing and excels in vendor management, cost tracking,and cross department coordination.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience (manufacturing or construction preferred).
• Strong QuickBooks proficiency and cost tracking skills.
• Knowledge of taxable vs. non taxable purchasing.
• ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and production teams.
• High attention to detail, urgency in meeting deadlines, and accuracy in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create, code, and manage all purchase orders in QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy, proper taxtreatment, and internal coordination.
• Purchase, track, and verify materials while partnering with engineering and production teams toconfirm specifications and order details.
• Manage vendor relationships by researching new suppliers, negotiating bulk or early paymentdiscounts, ensuring timely payments, and resolving shipment discrepancies with thoroughdocumentation.

What This Job Offers

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