Purchasing Agent

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Located in Edinburgh, IN

Salary: $55k-$70k

Express Employment Professionals is now partnered with a manufacturing company in the Edinburg area to hire a Purchasing Agent. The person in this role will be reporting to the Purchasing Manager.  

 

Job Description:

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for acquiring raw materials and managing supplier relationships to support manufacturing operations. This role involves negotiating pricing, tracking orders, and ensuring timely delivery. The agent will also analyze inventory needs, develop new suppliers, and collaborate with internal teams to meet production requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure and manage raw materials and supplies.
• Create, process, and monitor purchase orders from start to finish.
• Negotiate with suppliers and ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze supply and demand to manage inventory levels.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers, and monitor performance.
• Oversee non-inventoried items and high-cost material procurement.
• Coordinate with planning, customer service, and operations teams.

Experience:

• Experience in purchase order management and supplier negotiation.
• Skilled in analyzing inventory and managing high-cost materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and suppliers.
• Detail-oriented with intermediate Excel skills; basic Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Navision 2016, Business Central, and Smartsheet is a plus.
• Knowledge of silo, railcar, and bulk truck management is advantageous.

Competencies:

• Problem-solving and teamwork.
• Adaptability, reliability, and time management.
• Initiative and decision-making confidence.

Schedule and Location:

• Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
• On-site position.

Salary: $55k to $70k, commensurate with experience 

 

Are you interested in applying to this opportunity? 

Email your resume to me at Julie.David@expresspros.com or call me directly at 317-300-9503.

Visit our website to learn more about us at SRGExpress.com/INSouthCentral.

 

About the Specialized Recruiting Group:

The Specialized Recruiting Group is our professional staffing division located inside our Express Employment Professionals office at 201 S. Emerson Ave. Suite 110 in Greenwood, IN.

Serving south central Indiana, The Specialized Recruiting Group of South Central Indiana specializes in the recruitment and placement of highly-skilled and qualified professionals in the areas of: Accounting & Finance, Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing, Skilled Trades & Logistics, Office Services & Legal, Sales & Marketing, Leadership, Supervision & Project Management. There are no fees for our services for the candidates; we are an Employment Resource company assisting businesses in finding top talent. We have been hired directly by our companies to find them the best candidate for the job!

 

About Express Employment Professionals:

Express Employment Professionals is a full-service staffing company placing candidates with client companies in a variety of industries, from Light Industrial to Professional. We have been open since 2005 and have helped over 15,000 candidates find employment. Visit our website to learn more at ExpressIndySouth.com.

 

 

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