Purchasing Agent

Sunbelt Modular, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Modular, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Associate in Indiana to manage material procurement for multiple projects and ensure on-time delivery to production. You will coordinate with production, sales, and engineering to align material availability with schedules.

The role emphasizes just-in-time purchasing, accurate inventory handling, and clear communication about pricing and shortages. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of modular building construction process.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret raw materials for construction.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Purchase material for all projects.
• Schedule materials ahead of production requirements "just in time".
• Order shortages on daily basis.
• Purchase standard materials for cycle counts.
• Maintain purchasing project files.
• Provide the Production Department and other departments with accurate information regarding material availability.
• Assist Purchasing Manager as needed.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Understanding of modular building construction process

Ability to read blueprints and usage of raw materials during the construction process

Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience

Job description

Description

Position Objective

This position is responsible for purchasing the assigned materials and commodities and ensuring those materials are delivered in time to support current production.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Purchase material for all projects
• Schedule materials ahead of production requirements "just in time"
• Order shortages on daily basis
• Purchase standard materials for cycle counts
• Maintain purchasing project files
• Search for new products and innovative ideas
• Advise Purchasing Manager of all price changes
• Assist in inventory entry and prices out inventory write-ins
• Provide the Production Department and other departments with accurate information regarding special situations which affect the availability of materials
• Provide the Sales and Engineering Departments with technical information on special material
• Assist Purchasing Manager as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position is also expected to:

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times
• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients
• Be very detail oriented and well organized
• Possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written
• Be skilled at problem solving and analysis

Requirements

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Understanding of modular building construction process
• Ability to read blueprints and usage of raw materials during the construction process
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience

Job Requirements

• Able to successfully pass a criminal background check (following a conditional offer of employment)
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while managing purchasing activities, use a computer with repetitive hand and wrist movements, maintain attention to detail when reviewing orders and inventory, and occasionally walk the warehouse and lift or move materials up to 25 lbs.