Senior Purchasing Agent - Industrial Materials

• 5+ years of experience to procure industrial raw materials, mechanical, and electrical components is required
• Base pay is $90,000
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential for this role
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• No remote as this is an on-site position
• Full-time, permanent, W-2 employee
• Full benefits, including a 401(k) with a match and profit sharing
• Located in the Richfield, Wisconsin area

This full-time, permanent Senior Purchasing Agent - Industrial Materials career opportunity is at a stable, family-owned industrial manufacturer recognized as a leader in its field. The company has a strong reputation for valuing its employees, fostering a collaborative and hands-on work environment, and maintaining a culture of quality and integrity. With a history of excellence and a focus on building long-term relationships with both customers and employees, this is an ideal place to grow your career. The work is challenging and diverse, ensuring you are a key part of the entire production process.

The duties and responsibilities should be as follows:

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for a variety of raw materials, components, and services, ensuring materials arrive on schedule to meet production timelines
• Negotiate pricing and establish relationships with suppliers to secure the best possible purchase price, quality, and delivery
• Analyze daily material requirements from production schedules and requisitions, converting them into purchase orders
• Strategically locate and investigate alternative suppliers for bid comparison and delivery requirements
• Coordinate the handling of all RMAs and assist in resolving shipping and invoice issues
• Participate in weekly production meetings to address any special purchasing or expediting needs

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• 5+ years of experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and gather bids for both routine and high-value purchases
• Experience with procuring various materials, including steel (sheet, tubing, structural), pumps, actuators, and electrical components
• A solid understanding of inventory control and experience using ERP or custom purchasing software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A solid work history
• Being a US citizen or green card holder
• Having a residence within a 45-minute drive