Purchasing Agent

Aspire Talent Solutions; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Purchasing Agent to streamline procurement of materials and services for manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective supply chain performance.

The role involves creating and managing purchase orders in SAP, negotiating prices, and monitoring supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of purchasing, procurement, or related experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders and procurement records in SAP.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to procure goods and services.
• Monitor delivery schedules and supplier performance; escalate issues when needed.
• Review pricing for payments and maintain accurate purchasing data.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Salary: $70-85K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Purchasing Agent:

The Purchasing Agent will help ensure the timely procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services needed to support the manufacturing operations. This role works closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production Scheduling, Sourcing, and suppliers to maintain cost-effective, high-quality supply chain performance. Complete activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, production supplies, and outsourced activities (ex...plating, etc.).

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Purchasing Agent:

• Create and manage purchase orders and procurement records in SAP.
• Works with Engineering, Operations, MRP, Sourcing, and Quality departments to procure goods and services to meet internal and external customer’s sales order expectations.
• Prepares and executes purchase orders in SAP.
• Follows up on delivery schedules with key suppliers and critical deliveries.
• Maintains PIR’s, transactional data, and procurement records in SAP for items or services purchased to control costs, delivery, product quality or service performance requirements, and to maintain expected internal and external inventory levels.
• Discuss non-conforming or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others (ex. Engineering) to facilitate disposition and corrective action for root cause of problems.
• Approves quantity and pricing for payment of invoices.
• Works with suppliers of subcontracted outside services; for example…zinc platers, galvanizers, calibration services, etc.
• Expedites delivery of goods and services to internal and external users/customers.
• Escalates issues with delivery of goods and services to appropriate departments.

• Monitor delivery schedules with key suppliers and critical deliveries.
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite deliveries as needed.
• Resolve supplier quality and delivery issues in partnership with internal teams.
• Approve invoice pricing and quantities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and set stocking levels.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Purchasing Agent:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, not required
• 2-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or related experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, is a plus.