Purchasing Agent - Jonesboro, AR (Onsite)

Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc.•Jonesboro, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Purchasing Agent at Hytrol Conveyor Company, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on production and supplier performance while working in a collaborative, onsite environment. This full-time role offers stability and visibility within an established manufacturing organization, along with hands-on involvement with suppliers and internal teams. Hytrol provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a team-oriented, family-focused culture where your contributions are valued. You’ll also have opportunities to develop and strengthen your purchasing, sourcing, and negotiation skills while supporting critical business operations.

Requirements

Ability to perform the aforementioned responsibilities satisfactorily
Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Intermediate mathematical skills
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables where limited standardization exists
Proficient in warehouse management software and Microsoft applications
High School Diploma or GED is required, plus four years of college or equivalent experience or training.

Responsibilities

Purchases components, materials, goods and services for the company.
Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products and requires close coordination with engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities
Secures and analyzes quotes; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers and
recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities
Ensures that the company has a sufficient supply of materials it needs to operate while managing inventory levels to limit how much of the company's money is tied up in supplies
Coordinates as appropriate, quality matters and engineering change orders between company activities and suppliers
Visits suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems
Utilizes mainframe or ERP system
Has a working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned