Purchasing Agent

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing and procuring materials and components required to support daily production, maintenance, and facility operations. This role ensures timely and cost-effective purchasing aligned with production schedules and logistics requirements.

Responsibilities

• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders.
• Track status of requisitions and purchase orders.
• Evaluate inventory thresholds using ERP data & physical inventory count and initiate replenishment to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Ensure purchase orders align with production and logistics schedule.
• Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology and specifications.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite shipments and resolve delivery issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience in a manufacturing environment; preferably in metal building components and accessories.
• Intermediate computer skills required; Outlook email, Word, Excel, ERP system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.