Purchasing Agent

North American Controls, Inc.; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

401(k) match

Bonus eligibility

Paid holidays

Company events

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

North American Controls, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to source and manage procured material, coordinate outside processing, and control inventory to support operational needs.

You will negotiate cost and lead times, maintain supplier relationships, and assist with customer proposals. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to travel for supplier meetings are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant professional experience considered.
• Experience in procurement field preferred; relevant experience 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.
• U.S. Person required.

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 (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 meet customer needs.
• Maintain updated records of Purchase Orders, Quotes, etc.
• Follow up with suppliers 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Inventory management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Flexible travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Shoptech E2

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