Purchasing Agent
$75,000–$85,000 year
On-siteWestfield, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and process purchase orders for manufacturing materials, parts, MRO items, and equipment while monitoring inventory levels and posting receivers. Analyze market trends and vendor delivery systems to assess material availability, recommend order quantities based on demand forecasts, and manage inventory movement between primary and secondary vendors. Evaluate cost of goods sold and product quality to ensure optimal pricing, follow up with suppliers to confirm status and expedite deliveries, and communicate pricing changes or supply chain disruptions to the Director of Operations. This full-time, in-office role in Westfield, Indiana requires a standard Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Required Qualifications
- 1–5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Valid driver's license
- Able to pass a background check
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods in an office setting, with intermittent movement required
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and inventory reports
- Manual dexterity to input data and operate office technology
- Occasional exposure to manufacturing or warehouse environments may be required
- Ability to drive to vendor or customer sites as necessary
- Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Westfield, Indiana
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- NetSuite experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and NetSuite or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
- Basic to intermediate skills in negotiating vendor contracts, pricing, and delivery terms
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in mathematical calculations and cost analysis
- Effective time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment
- Competence in operating standard office equipment (computers, phones, calculators, copiers, etc.)
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