Purchasing Agent

James Moore & Co., P.L.; Carolina (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen Engineering seeks a Purchasing Agent to ensure our manufacturing operations stay supplied and on schedule. You will source materials, manage POs, expedite critical items, and work closely with Materials, Production, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, and Accounting to maintain smooth flow.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and follow-through, with on-site presence in Mount Olive, NC. A related degree and ERP/MRP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of purchasing, procurement, materials, or supply-chain experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, supplier follow-up, inventory requirements, and basic purchasing practices.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and standard business software to maintain records and analyze information.

Responsibilities

• Review material requirements, BOMs, inventory levels, production schedules, and MRP/ERP information to determine purchasing needs and timing.
• Source raw materials, components, fabricated parts, hardware, MRO items, and other products or services required for manufacturing and company operations.
• Solicit and compare supplier quotations and evaluate price, quality, availability, lead time, delivery terms, and other purchasing considerations.
• Create, issue, maintain, and follow up on purchase orders with accurate quantities, pricing, specs, and delivery dates.
• Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments, expedite past-due or critical materials, and flag potential shortages or delivery risks.
• Maintain supplier relationships, evaluate new vendors, and assist with alternate sources for quality, delivery, capacity, or cost.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Production, Materials, Receiving, and Accounting to resolve shortages, supplier quality issues, invoicing discrepancies, and returns.
• Work with Production and Materials to set and maintain minimum stock levels based on anticipated usage.
• Maintain vendor, item, pricing, lead-time, minimum-order, and PO information in ERP/MRP and related systems.
• Monitor commodity markets and coordinate with Engineering and Management on timely purchases and negotiated pricing.
• Support purchasing process improvements and ensure clear communication on open purchasing and material issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Vendor coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in SCM/Business/Operations/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Purchasing Agent

Goshen Engineering
Location: Mount Olive, NC
Job Type: Full-Time

About Goshen Engineering

Goshen Engineering provides innovative custom engineered to order solutions in industrial automation and power distribution. We are a rapidly growing manufacturing and engineering company in Eastern North Carolina.

Our automation division specializes in custom industrial automation, system integration services, turn-key robotic systems, control system upgrades, and on-site automation services.

Our electrical power distribution division services include custom engineering of UL891 switchboards, integrated power skids, string inverter racks, EV charging solutions, custom bus duct and trough, and other fully integrated solutions for data centers, utility scale solar power, battery energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and industrial power distribution.

Joining our team means embracing the opportunity to tackle a variety of complex challenges across multiple disciplines. Our work culture thrives on a spirit of teamwork, innovation, ambition, and drive while offering a unique flexibility and a family-oriented atmosphere of a small privately held company.

We are looking for individuals who are looking for more than just a routine 8-5 job. If you are determined, ambitious, proactive in developing your skill, take pride in your work, work well with a team, value hard work, and are ready to commit to your professional growth and our company’s success, then this is the place for you.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Purchasing Agent to help keep Goshen’s manufacturing operation supplied and moving. You’ll source materials, manage purchase orders and supplier follow-up, expedite critical items, and work closely with Materials, Production, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, and Accounting. This is a hands‑on role where strong organization, communication, and follow‑through make a direct difference in keeping production on schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Review material requirements, bills of material, inventory levels, production schedules, and MRP/ERP information to determine purchasing needs and timing.
• Source raw materials, components, fabricated parts, hardware, MRO items, and other products or services required for manufacturing and company operations.
• Solicit and compare supplier quotations and evaluate price, quality, availability, lead time, delivery requirements, payment terms, and other purchasing considerations.
• Create, issue, maintain, and follow up on purchase orders, keeping quantities, pricing, specifications, and delivery dates accurate and current.
• Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments, expedite past‑due or critical materials, and communicate potential shortages or delivery risks.
• Maintain supplier relationships, evaluate new vendors, and assist with alternate or new sources when needed for quality, delivery, capacity, or cost requirements.
• Work with Quality, Engineering, Production, Materials, Receiving, and Accounting to resolve shortages, incorrect shipments, supplier quality issues, invoice or pricing discrepancies, and returns.
• Work with Production and Materials to establish, update, and maintain minimum stock levels of commonly used items based on anticipated usage.
• Maintain accurate vendor, item, pricing, lead‑time, minimum‑order, and purchase‑order information in ERP/MRP and related systems.
• Monitor commodity markets and coordinate with Engineering and Management regarding timely purchases of commodity raw materials and negotiated supplier pricing.
• Support purchasing process improvements and provide clear communication and follow‑through on open purchasing and material issues.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of purchasing, procurement, materials, or supply‑chain experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, supplier follow‑up, inventory requirements, and basic purchasing practices.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and standard business software to maintain records and analyze information.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, follow‑through, and ability to manage multiple purchase orders, priorities, deadlines, and changing production requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Ability to review bills of material, part numbers, specifications, drawings, and other technical information to identify purchasing requirements.
• Ability to analyze supplier quotations, pricing, quantities, lead times, order history, and inventory information to support purchasing decisions.
• Ability to identify supply risks, shortages, discrepancies, or delivery problems and take timely action or ...
• Regular on‑site physical presence in Mount Olive, North Carolina, with ability to work in office, warehouse, receiving, and production areas as needed.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Preferred: Experience with ERP/MRP purchasing systems and/or purchasing technical electrical, mechanical, fabricated, industrial, or other manufacturing components.
• Preferred: At least five years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment with custom engineered equipment.

Why Goshen Engineering?

At Goshen Engineering, you’ll join a growing company where your work matters. We believe in working together, supporting one another, and giving employees the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow. In this role, you’ll have a direct impact on keeping our projects supplied and our manufacturing teams moving.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, team‑oriented work environment
• Opportunities for growth as the Company continues to expand

Equal Opportunity Employer

Goshen Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.