Purchasing Agent Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Purchasing Agent, Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Inventory Coordinator, or similar role required.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, vendor management, and inventory control.
• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, material specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a manufacturing, fabrication, industrial, or production environment preferred.
• Experience utilizing ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems preferred.
• Manufacturing or fabrication industry experience.
• Inventory management and material planning.
• Supplier negotiations and vendor development.
• Material certifications, MTRs, and quality documentation.
• ERP/MRP software systems.
• Production scheduling support.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, fabricated components, consumables, and production supplies.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to support manufacturing operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate material replenishment to prevent production delays.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery.
• Track purchase orders and follow up on deliveries to ensure materials arrive on schedule.
• Work closely with production, engineering, quality, and warehouse teams to support operational requirements.
• Review material certifications, documentation, and supplier records as required.
• Assist with inventory control, cycle counts, and material reconciliation activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding discrepancies, shortages, quality concerns, and delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor files, and procurement documentation.
• Analyze purchasing trends and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing organization.
• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations.
• Collaborative environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Career growth opportunities within purchasing, supply chain, and operations.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Work with a respected company that values professionalism, accountability, and employee success.