Purchasing Agent

An established manufacturer is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support its supply chain operations. This role ensures the timely procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services needed for manufacturing, working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production Scheduling, and Sourcing to maintain cost-effective, high-quality supply chain performance.

• Create and manage purchase orders and procurement records in SAP
• Monitor delivery schedules with key suppliers and track critical deliveries
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite deliveries as needed
• Resolve supplier quality and delivery issues in partnership with internal teams
• Approve invoice pricing and quantities
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and set stocking levels
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, MRP, Sourcing, and Quality departments to procure goods and services that meet internal and external customer sales order expectations
• Prepare and execute purchase orders in SAP
• Follow up on delivery schedules with key suppliers and critical deliveries
• Maintain PIRs, transactional data, and procurement records in SAP to control costs, delivery, product quality, and service performance, and to maintain expected inventory levels
• Discuss non-conforming or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel, users, vendors, and engineering to facilitate disposition and corrective action for root cause issues
• Approve quantity and pricing for invoice payment
• Work with suppliers of subcontracted outside services such as zinc platers, galvanize rs, and calibration services
• Expedite delivery of goods and services to internal and external users/customers
• Escalate delivery issues to appropriate departments

• 2-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or related experience
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Bachelor's degree preferred, not required
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, is a plus

• $70-85K ($70,000-$85,000) plus bonus

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in maintaining cost-effective, high-quality supply chain performance while working closely across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production Scheduling, and Sourcing teams.