Purchasing Agent

Surge Staffing; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support procurement operations within the petroleum equipment industry. You will manage vendor relationships, coordinate material deliveries, verify purchases, and maintain accurate inventory and safety/environmental records.

Key responsibilities include evaluating pricing and availability, coordinating delivery schedules, approving invoices, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with Safety and EHS to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Purchasing, procurement, inventory, or related industry experience preferred.
• Petroleum equipment or industrial purchasing experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate pricing, quality, and material availability.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and resolve shipping issues.
• Verify materials and purchases upon delivery.
• Review and authorize invoices while maintaining accurate records.
• Manage inventory levels and related documentation.
• Collaborate with Safety and EHS personnel to maintain required records.
• Support day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities.

Skills

communication skills

interpersonal skills

attention to detail

multitasking

Tools

ERP experience

Job description

Purchasing Agent – Petroleum Equipment

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support procurement operations within the petroleum equipment industry. This role will manage vendor relationships, coordinate material deliveries, verify purchases, and maintain accurate inventory and safety/environmental records.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate pricing, quality, and material availability
• Coordinate delivery schedules and resolve shipping issues
• Verify materials and purchases upon delivery
• Review and authorize invoices while maintaining accurate records
• Manage inventory levels and related documentation
• Collaborate with Safety and EHS personnel to maintain required records
• Support day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities

Qualifications & Requirements

• Purchasing, procurement, inventory, or related industry experience preferred
• Petroleum equipment or industrial purchasing experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• ERP experience preferred

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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