The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing and executing purchasing activities across multiple commodities and suppliers to ensure the timely availability of materials needed to support manufacturing operations. This role will manage supplier relationships, purchase orders, inventory levels, and material requirements while supporting cost, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute procurement strategies and purchasing plans that align with company goals, production requirements, and demand forecasts.
- Manage purchasing activities for multiple commodities and suppliers, including the creation and maintenance of purchase orders within the Infor LN ERP system.
- Monitor material requirements and supplier commitments to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and customer demand.
- Review and analyze purchasing, inventory, and material planning reports within the Infor LN ERP system to support purchasing decisions and identify potential supply issues.
- Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and usage trends to optimize inventory investment and stock turnover while maintaining an uninterrupted supply of materials.
- Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, addressing delivery, quality, pricing, and service issues as needed.
- Investigate and reconcile discrepancies involving quantities received, purchase orders, invoices, and supplier shipments.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and increased purchasing efficiency.
- Proactively identify potential material shortages, supply disruptions, and other purchasing risks and develop solutions to minimize their impact on operations.
- Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to resolve purchasing and material-related issues.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure procurement activities are completed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Compensation is based on experience; $64,000+
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred
- Five (5) years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience achieving cost savings, improving supplier performance, or delivering other measurable purchasing results
- Experience managing multiple suppliers, commodities, purchase orders, and competing priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions
- Intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, analyze data, and create reports
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Experience working with an ERP system (LN-Infor preferred)
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization
- Proactive, self-motivated, dependable, and results oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) with matching program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance