Purchasing Agent; Yeagertown, PA)

Purchasing Agent A leading industrial services and metals recycling company is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced industrial environment while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing organization.

Reporting to the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, this role is responsible for executing end-to-end purchasing activities for goods and services required to support operations. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure efficient procurement processes, cost effectiveness, and operational continuity.

• Support day-to-day procurement for operations.
• Work with the business to address any purchasing related issues.
• Manage supplier relationships
• Prepare and issue Capital Purchase Orders
• Drive compliance to purchasing agreements.
• Pursue continuous improvement opportunities with existing suppliers
• Coordinate freight movement, customs documents and related logistics activities
• Ensure company systems (Coupa & JDE) process and performance methods are being used effectively and in the most efficient manner possible
• Assist with some Accounts Payable related issues
• Identify savings and broader value opportunities within supplier relationships and monitor assessment activities as part of the sourcing lifecycle.
• Assist manager with data collection when required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Undergraduate Degree
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, contract management, or vendor management in a heavy industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and make priority calls as necessary.
• Comfortable working with all levels of the organization,
• Structured approach to completing work.

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and benefits.
• Opportunity to make a difference.
• Working for a growing, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing company

SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.