Purchasing Agent

Beacon Hill; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Milford, CT is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support procurement and supply chain operations. You will coordinate the purchase of materials and supplies, maintain vendor relationships, and ensure production needs are met.

Responsibilities include managing purchasing for materials, components, and operational supplies; sourcing with vendors to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals; reviewing requests and issuing purchase orders; tracking orders; and collaborating with

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for materials, components, and operational supplies.
• Source and communicate with vendors to support quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Review purchasing requests and issue purchase orders as needed.
• Track orders and maintain procurement records and documentation.
• Support inventory planning and material availability for production.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align purchasing priorities.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Procurement

Supply chain

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations

Job description

Purchasing Agent - Milford, CT

Our client, a manufacturing-focused organization, is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support procurement and supply chain operations. This role is responsible for coordinating the purchase of materials and supplies, maintaining vendor relationships, supporting inventory needs, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure production requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for materials, components, and operational supplies.
• Source and communicate with vendors to support quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Review purchasing requests and prepare purchase orders as needed.
• Track orders and maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Support inventory planning and material availability for production activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align purchasing priorities and requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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