Manufacturing Purchasing Agent

Manufacturing Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Position Overview
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring materials, components, and services required to support manufacturing operations while managing cost, quality, and on-time delivery. This role partners with manufacturing, planning, and supply chain teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, negotiate with suppliers, and execute purchase orders using SAP. The Purchasing Agent helps drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier performance to ensure seamless production and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and payment terms with vendors.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in SAP and track order status through delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct vendor scorecards, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with production planning, inventory control, and supply chain teams to forecast demand and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Expedite critical orders and resolve delivery or quality issues to minimize production disruptions.
• Perform cost analysis and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies with suppliers, including returns, claims, and invoice variances.
• Support periodic supplier audits, new product introductions, and cross-functional sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or a similar ERP system for creating and managing purchase orders.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, MRP processes, and inventory management.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with data to support decision making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent are a plus.

Benefits

• Salary Based on Experience: $78,000 - $83,000
• Full medical coverage
• Prescription plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Registered Dietitian Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Weight Watchers
• Virtual doctor visits
• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on-the-job training
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
• Business-travel insurance
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Life insurance
• Critical illness/group accident coverage
• 24-hour physician available for kids
• Met Law Legal Program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Mindset App Program
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels and more
• LifeLock identity theft protection
• Savvy consumer-wellness programs - from health-care tips to financial wellness
• Dave Ramsey's Smart Dollar Program
  
  

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/01/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team atto make arrangements.

Salary

$78000 - $83000 USD per year