Procurement Agent

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Mission‑Driven Work: Every purchase you make helps someone communicate, learn, and connect.
• Impactful Role: Directly support production goals and on‑time delivery of life‑changing technology.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with operations, engineering, and external partners.
• Growth Opportunities: Learn industry trends, procurement best practices, and ERP systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze raw material requirements and place purchase orders aligned with short‑ and long‑term production forecasts
• Partner with external manufacturing firms to support new product designs and prototyping efforts
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide pricing quotes, component availability, and procurement support
• Coordinate resolution of over‑shipments, short‑shipments, incorrect materials, and rejected or defective parts
• Select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and overall production objectives

Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree in Business, Purchasing, or Production Operations Management or completion of one or more ASCM courses (CPIM and/or CSCP recommended)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with ERP systems

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong judgment, professionalism, and integrity in all business dealings
• Ability to read and interpret detailed material specifications
• Effective communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers
• Strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn departmental systems
• Ability to organize records, manage priorities, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously