Purchasing Agent

North American Controls, Inc.; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Bonus eligibility

Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company parties

Collaborative environment

Job summary

North American Controls, Inc. in Shelby Charter Township, MI is seeking a Purchasing Agent to source and manage procured material, coordinate outside processing and oversee inventory to support operations.

You will negotiate cost and lead times, manage supplier relationships, and assist quoting for proposals. The role emphasizes coordination with warehouse and other departments, ERP data entry, and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience considered.
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Collaborative and professional demeanor.
• Willingness to travel to meet suppliers as required.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and perform light physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs.
• Research potential suppliers and compare price, delivery, etc.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts).
• Evaluate quotes from suppliers and negotiate pricing.
• Work with relevant departments to align purchases with customer needs.
• Maintain records of Purchase Orders and Quotes.
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm or change orders.
• Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure goods arrive with required documentation.
• Support quoting for prototype material and production pricing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaborative demeanor

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Experience in related field

Job description

Benefits:

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid Holidays
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

At North American Controls, we are proud to be a valued provider of critical capabilities that go into the platforms that protect our service men and women. We develop and deliver products that span fluid distributive systems, electromechanical actuation, gear boxes and other complex mechanisms for the defense industry. Our team is comprised of professionals that serve a greater purpose that supports those who serve. We are looking for a professional that shares that mission. As a Purchasing Agent, this professional will be responsible to source and manage procured material, coordinate outside processing, and manage inventory that supports our operational requirements. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for Purchasing, Negotiating Cost and Leadtime, Inventory Control, Part Information within our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Manage Supplier Relationships, and support quoting for customer proposals.

Responsibilities for the Purchasing Agent:

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
• Research potential suppliers and compare metrics of price, delivery, etc.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Update internal databases (Shoptech E2) with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
• Evaluate quotes from suppliers and negotiate fair pricing
• Work closely with relevant departments to ensure products purchased are in line with the needs of our customers
• Maintain updated records of Purchase Orders, Quotes, etc.
• Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
• Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition with required documentation
• Support quoting efforts for prototype material and production pricing

Qualifications of the Purchasing Agent:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but relevant professional experience will be considered
• Experience working in a related field preferred but relevant professional experience will be considered
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and professional demeanor
• Flexible to travel to meet with suppliers, distributors and manufacturers as required
• Able to lift, carry and move a minimum of 25lbs
• Solid organizational skills
• Must be a U.S. Person