Purchasing Agent

The mission of Electronic Power Design, Inc. is to craft quality electrical equipment for our clients and uphold a standard of excellence in the engineering, design and manufacturing process. We strive to improve the quality of life of our employees by creating a work environment conducive to personal development, success and fulfillment. We are driven by our vision of being the preferred manufacturer, electrical systems integrator and worldwide service company by providing our clients with value-added solutions that power their lives.

At Electronic Power Design, Inc. (EPD), we don’t just build electrical equipment—we power industries and change lives. Our mission is to deliver top-quality electrical solutions while fostering an environment where employees thrive. We believe in innovation, collaboration, and empowering our people to reach their full potential.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Agent to support EPD's procurement operations and ensure materials are available to meet production and project requirements. This role is responsible for managing purchase orders, maintaining vendor relationships, supporting inventory accuracy, and coordinating procurement activities across Supply Chain, Production, Project Management, and Accounting teams. If you enjoy problem-solving, supplier collaboration, and driving operational efficiency, we'd love to hear from you.

• Prepare and release purchase orders for inventory, production, sales orders, and subcontracted services.
• Monitor material demand and procurement requirements using MRP systems and ERP tools.
• Obtain vendor acknowledgments and maintain accurate due dates and purchasing records.
• Utilize preferred suppliers and approved sourcing strategies to optimize cost and performance.
• Support procurement initiatives that ensure material availability and production continuity.

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.

• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, pricing, responsiveness, and delivery.
• Expedite open purchase orders to ensure vendors meet committed delivery dates.
• Coordinate supplier priorities during material shortages and supply chain disruptions.
• Assist with subcontracted service procurement activities, including outside processing vendors.

Maintain and update purchasing and inventory information within Global Shop Solutions (GSS).

• Support inventory accuracy through ERP maintenance and cycle count coordination.
• Analyze purchasing trends, pricing, order frequency, and consumption data.
• Generate reports and procurement metrics that support operational decision-making.
• Help identify opportunities for inventory optimization and replenishment improvements.

Partner with Production, Planning, Project Management, Sales, Engineering, and Warehouse teams.

• Resolve purchase order discrepancies and material availability concerns.
• Support Accounting with invoice and procurement-related issues.
• Participate in replenishment strategy reviews including Kanban, Reorder Point, and MRP initiatives.
• Communicate procurement risks, opportunities, and supplier updates to leadership.

Follow established procurement policies, procedures, and operational standards.

• Support sustainability and cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.
• Recommend process improvements and technology enhancements that improve purchasing efficiency.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support organizational growth.

High School Diploma or GED required.

• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, planning, or supply chain…