Agent, Purchasing
$70,000–$80,000 year
On-siteMiddletown, New York, United States
Job Summary
Review demand, inventory, forecasts, and system recommendations to determine purchasing needs for assigned materials and suppliers. Create, issue, revise, and manage purchase orders while ensuring pricing, lead times, and supplier requirements are accurate. Monitor supplier confirmations, shipment schedules, and delivery performance to support production and customer needs. Expedite critical orders, address shortages, and coordinate solutions for supply disruptions. Solicit quotes, compare supplier offerings, and support cost savings and sourcing initiatives. Resolve receiving invoices, pricing, and delivery discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams. Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and item data in ERP and related systems. Prepare reports related to open orders, inventory exposure, and purchasing activity. Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and applicable quality and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
- 2–5 years of purchasing, procurement, materials, or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing or regulated environment
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage purchase orders, supplier records, and inventory-related transactions
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work cross-functionally, and build effective supplier relationships
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, or APICS/ASCM is a plus
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