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Purchasing Agent Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team. This position plays an important role in supporting our manufacturing operations by ensuring materials and supplies are purchased accurately, delivered on time, and available to meet production demands.

The ideal candidate is responsive, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while building strong relationships with vendors and internal departments. This role works closely with production, sales, accounting, and receiving to help keep operations running smoothly. Responsibilities Process purchase requests and obtain competitive vendor quotations. Compare pricing, lead times, and product availability to support purchasing decisions. Create and distribute purchase orders using our ERP system. Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to confirm delivery dates. Communicate delivery delays, schedule changes, and purchasing updates with production, sales, accounting, receiving, and management. Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP system. Resolve discrepancies involving pricing, shipments, receiving, and vendor invoices. Monitor inventory levels, production schedules, and material usage trends to help maintain appropriate stock levels and support timely replenishment. Assist with cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Create work tickets and process receiving documentation for Accounting. Research alternate suppliers, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Perform other purchasing and administrative projects as assigned. Qualifications Preferred Experience Two or more years of purchasing, procurement, customer service, manufacturing, inventory control, or related experience. Experience working in a manufacturing environment. Experience using ERP or MRP software such as Sage, Acumatica, or similar systems. Skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams. Ability to communicate professionally with vendors and internal departments. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to analyze inventory, production, and purchasing data to support informed purchasing decisions. Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency while maintaining a high level of accuracy. What Success Looks Like The successful candidate will be organized, responsive, and capable of managing multiple priorities while ensuring materials are available to support production schedules. They will communicate effectively, maintain accurate purchasing records, build strong supplier relationships, and contribute to improving inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and overall purchasing efficiency.

Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience in purchasing inventory and inventory management?

Work Location:

In person