Purchasing Agent

IWCO•Chanhassen, MN

13d•$65,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent sources and obtains competitive pricing for required fine paper products and services, ensuring that direct material requirements are met within the required timeframe and at the appropriate quality level. The role includes maintaining just-in-time stock purchasing while avoiding stock outages, managing supplier relationships, negotiating supply and service activities, and identifying cost-saving opportunities and supply risks. The Purchasing Agent maintains accurate purchasing records in designated systems, works with Accounts Payable to resolve pricing or payment issues, researches alternative products and suppliers, and provides backup support to other Purchasing Agents.

Requirements

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities and balance changing client and company needs.
Proficiency with 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; IWCO will not sponsor a work visa for this role.

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 duties as applicable or assigned.