Purchasing Agent

Join us as a member of one of the largest metal roofing and siding producers in the Southeast! Our company sells, manufactures, and distributes metal building components and packages. With growth since 2002, we now have a presence in over 8 locations across the southern region. An exciting opportunity awaits in our purchasing department based in Cleveland, TN.

About the role

The Purchasing Agent procures raw materials, components, and services to support manufacturing operations. This role focuses on maintaining adequate inventory levels, ensuring on-time delivery to meet production schedules, and optimizing cost, quality, and supplier performance in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals.
• Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders (POs) in the company’s ERP or purchasing system.
• Confirm order acknowledgments, shipping dates, and quantities; resolve discrepancies between orders, deliveries, and invoices.
• Expedite or defer orders as necessary to meet production requirements and inventory targets.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing records, including contracts, POs, vendor data, and pricing.
• Work closely with Production, Planning, and Warehouse/Logistics to ensure materials and components are available to meet production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and lead times; recommend adjustments to reorder points and order quantities.
• Track and report key purchasing metrics (e.g., purchase price variance, on-time delivery, supplier quality issues).
• Recommend and help implement process improvements in purchasing workflows, documentation, and systems.
• Follow company purchasing policies, approval thresholds, and internal controls.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, pricing, and supplier agreements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experienced in purchasing, supply chain, or buyer experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably metals, building products, or similar industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or industry-specific systems) preferred.
• Ability to read and understand purchase specifications, bills of materials, and technical drawings at a basic level.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and purchasing or ERP software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Pay

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (eligible 1st of the month after 60 days of service).
• PTO (32 hours after 90 days of service, then another 40 hours after one year).
• 7 paid holidays (eligible 1st of the month after 60 days of service).
• Birthday off with pay (eligible 1st of the month after 60 days of service).
• 401(k) (eligible 1st of the quarter after 90 days of service).
• Weekly pay.