Purchasing Agent

About the role

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, MRO supplies, equipment, and services to support production and business operations. This individual will play a key role in supplier management, inventory optimization, cost savings initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials, MRO items, equipment, supplies, and services while maximizing cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and evaluate supplier performance.
• Aid in supplier negotiations and contract administration.
• Resolve supplier quality, delivery, and service issues.
• Support forecasting and planning activities to ensure material availability.
• Manage inventory levels and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives and sourcing strategies.
• Verify products and services are received and invoiced according to purchase orders.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) and related documentation.
• Create and maintain material specifications.
• Provide pricing and quotation information as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts involving products, processes, equipment, and methods.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Will look at recent grads at wellBachelor’s degree in supply chain or similar field.
• Experience working with suppliers and inventory management is highly desirable.
• Coursework or training in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field is a plus.
• Organized, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, can build effective supplier relationships, and are motivated to find creative ways to improve processes and reduce costs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Dental
• 401k with match
• Childcare assistance
• Paid sabbatical after 10 years
• Fully paid college tuition for two dependents