Purchasing Agent
Job in
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 55199, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
HiFyve
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary: $64,000-$82,000 per year
Schedule: Days Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM-3:00 PM Friday 6:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: St. Paul, MN
We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support a growing manufacturing operation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring materials are available to meet production needs while driving cost savings and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage purchase orders from initiation through delivery and verification
- Coordinate with production and planning teams to meet material requirements
- Expedite orders and resolve supplier issues, returns, and discrepancies
- Evaluate supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve cost savings
- Monitor inventory levels and support JIT and inventory reduction initiatives
- Identify and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the supply base
- Track purchasing metrics and maintain accurate documentation
- 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience purchasing raw materials or production components strongly preferred
- ERP system experience required (JobBOSS a plus)
- Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- APICS certification or supply chain education is a plus
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Frequent walking and standing throughout the workday
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