Purchasing Agent

Insight Global; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support manufacturing operations in Omaha, NE or Harlan, IA. You will manage purchase orders in SAP and monitor supplier delivery, expediting critical shipments and maintaining records to keep production running smoothly.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production Scheduling, ensuring timely material delivery while addressing supplier issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of purchasing experience or related procurement roles.
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, structured environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and suppliers.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks quickly.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, components, equipment, and outsourced services for manufacturing operations.
• Create and manage purchase orders in SAP and monitor supplier delivery schedules.
• Expedite critical shipments and maintain purchasing records and inventory data.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production Scheduling to ensure on-time material delivery.
• Resolve supplier quality and delivery issues and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Support quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Highly organized

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional

MRP exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Purchasing Agent to join our manufacturing client in Omaha, NE or Harlan, IA. This individual will be responsible for supporting the procurement of materials, components, equipment, and outsourced services needed to keep manufacturing operations running efficiently. They will create and manage purchase orders in SAP, monitor supplier delivery schedules, expedite critical shipments, and maintain purchasing records and inventory data. They will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production Scheduling teams to ensure materials are delivered on time, resolve supplier quality and delivery issues, approve invoice pricing and quantities, and help maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting overall quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers an annual salary between $73,000-$83,000 based on experience.

Skills and Requirements

• 2-3+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or related experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, structured environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and suppliers
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to quickly prioritize tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Bachelor's degree
• SAP experience
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Exposure to MRP systems
• Experience supporting outsourced services/vendors (plating, galvanizing, calibration, etc.)

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].