Purchasing Agent

Job Summary

The Purchasing Agentis responsible forprocuringmaterials, components, equipment, and services to support production and business operations. This position works closely with internal departments and suppliers to ensuretimelydelivery, cost-effective purchasing, andaccurateinventory management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment whilemaintaininga high levelof accuracy.

Benefits:

• $60k-$75k a year

• Bonus Pool

• 401(k) with matching up to 4%

• Employee stock options

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

• Professional Development

Responsibilities:

• Source andprocurematerials, components, equipment, and services to support production schedules and business operations.

• Prepare, issue, and track Purchase Orders to ensuretimelydelivery of goods and services.

• Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and order status.

• Build andmaintainpositive working relationships with suppliers to support quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to prevent shortages while minimizing excess inventory, working withthe
  
  Spare Part Coordinator.

• Collaborate with production, engineering, warehouse, and accounting teams to ensure purchasing activities align with operational needs.

• Resolvepurchasingdiscrepancies, invoice issues, shipping delays, and supplier concerns in a timely manner.

• Maintainaccuratepurchasing records and vendor information within the ERP system.

• Assistin obtaining competitive quotes and evaluating suppliers for quality, pricing, and service.

• Support inventory counts, receiving activities, and material reconciliation as needed.

• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.

• Abide by all policies and proceduresestablishedby DISA.

• Attend andparticipatein all required safety training courses.

• Assist with any task required by the direct supervisor.