Purchasing Agent

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$32.00/yr - $40.00/yr

Chameleon Technologies has an immediate opening for a temporary Purchasing Agent. This is an open-ended contract with high possibility of converting to a full-time position.

The Purchasing Agent will lead sourcing, quoting, purchasing, and receiving activities essential to our client's product development. You will work closely with the technology and accounting teams in a fast-paced R&D / early manufacturing environment, performing tactical and strategic procurement activities to ensure our team receives necessary parts, materials, equipment, and services to meet project schedules, cost targets, and quality commitments.

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  Responsibilities
  : Issue RFQs and examine bids for new components, supplies, services, and equipment according to company policies; coordinate with project managers to select resources.
• Place Purchase Orders and manage communication with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of components and services.
• Keep project managers informed of schedule delays and alternative vendor options to mitigate impacts.
• Receive deliveries, file packing slips, and deliver components to project teams.
• Assist with adding inventory items into Net Suite.
• Evaluate new vendors based on price, quality, reliability, and capability; develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and discounts with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels of prototype parts in coordination with project managers.
• Establish and maintain an efficient supply base, minimizing lead-times and transportation costs.
• Ensure purchasing documents are complete, accurate, and include reasonable terms.
• Maintain pricing history, discounts, and vendor records.
• Prepare reports as needed (pricing, part quantities, manufacturing orders, drawings).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience in hardware manufacturing and testing environments.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of hardware purchasing and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Net Suite is a plus.

Hourly pay range for this role is $32 - $40.

In compliance with federal law, all hires will verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and complete employment verification documents.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Purchasing

• Manufacturing and Staffing and Recruiting