Purchasing Agent

Talentify; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Employee discount

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Buyer/Purchasing professional for an on-site role at our Lincoln, NE facility. You will drive purchasing activities, manage supplier relationships, and ensure materials meet exact specifications for manufacturing operations.

The position requires 5–10 years in purchasing within manufacturing and strong negotiation skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a typical 45-hour workweek, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturday flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent education + 2–3 years experience.
• Experience quoting, negotiating, placing orders, expediting, resolving issues.
• Strong experience in manufacturing quality or automotive, agricultural, or similar sectors.
• Ability to use supply chain software to order, track, and manage procurement.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings to verify specs.
• Strong negotiation with suppliers on pricing, terms, delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities and supplier relationships to ensure material availability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to align specifications with procurement.
• Negotiate terms, lead times, and pricing with suppliers.
• Monitor delivery performance and resolve quality or delivery issues as they arise.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

Blueprint/technical reading

ERP/ procurement software

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

Job description

About this job

Job Title: Buyer/ Purchasing

• 5–10 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or buyer experience in a manufacturing-related environment, with a focus on managing complex commodities and supplier relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and 2–3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in purchasing and procurement, including quoting, negotiating, placing orders, expediting, and resolving quality and delivery issues.
• Strong experience in manufacturing quality or experience in automotive, agricultural, vehicle, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work with supply chain and purchasing software systems for ordering, tracking, and managing procurement activities.
• Capability to read and comprehend blueprints and technical drawings to ensure purchased components meet required specifications.
• Strong negotiation skills, with experience handling pricing, terms, and delivery discussions with suppliers.

This role is based entirely on-site at a manufacturing facility in Lincoln, NE, with no remote work option. The typical schedule is approximately 45 hours per week, working Monday through Friday from about 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some flexibility to adjust hours or work occasional Saturdays as needed to balance time off and workload.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lincoln, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and many more
• Paid holidays, educational reimbursement, and flexible spending account available
• Employee discount for purchase of company products
• Company fitness center and wellness program available
• Educational and relocation reimbursements available

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Each posting applies separately and lists its own pay.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.