Purchasing Agent

MWI Components; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MWI Components in Spencer, IA is seeking a Buyer to analyze MRP reports and place purchase orders to meet manufacturing needs while aligning with lean guidelines.

You will maintain inventory, coordinate vendors, negotiate pricing, and support invoice reconciliation. This in-person role offers growth alongside our Senior Buyer and a hands-on, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in business or related field.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory to support demand based on MRP reporting and place purchase orders.
• Coordinate outside vendor service requirements based on MRP reporting.
• Communicate shortages and estimate time to establish inventory levels.
• Maintain MRP system for vendor requirements; min/max, lead times, vendors, and order points.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships and monitor open purchase orders for on-time delivery.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors.
• Process returns for defective materials and reconcile invoice/receiving discrepancies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Negotiation

Education

Associate’s Degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

About The Role

The Buyer analyzes Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) reports and places purchase orders for needed materials to meet manufacturing requirements, while considering lean guidelines. Learn alongside our Senior Buyer with the opportunity to grow!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory to support demand based on MRP reporting, in accordance with lean expectations; place purchase orders and monitor suppliers to ensure on time delivery of materials
• Coordinate outside vendor service requirements based on MRP reporting
• Communicate to other associates on product shortages; estimate time necessary to establish necessary inventory levels
• Maintain MRP system for vendor requirements; minimum and maximum orders, lead time requirements, primary vendors, and order points
• Build and maintain vendor relationships; strong communication skills must be upheld to confirm production/shipping schedules and monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery
• Negotiate pricing with vendors
• Process returns for defective materials and parts
• Assist in reconciling invoice and receiving transaction discrepancies

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in business or related field.
• Proficient in PC applications such as MS Word, Outlook,Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages based on feet-to-pound conversions.
• Willingness to learn and work as a team.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications:
  • Word
  • Outlook
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Access

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate:
  • Discounts
  • Interest
  • Percentages
  • Feet-to-pound conversions

Soft Skills

• Willingness to learn
• Strong team player
• Strong communication skills (especially for vendor coordination and relationship building)
• Ability to negotiate pricing
• Detail-oriented (for reconciling invoice/receiving discrepancies and maintaining accurate MRP data)

MWI Components is an equal opportunity employer.

Location

Spencer, IA, USA

Job Type

Full-Time

Workspace

In-Person, Low Noise Office Setting

About The Company

Start your career with MWI Components (Metal Works, Inc), where opportunity meets craftsmanship! Located in Spencer, IA, we’re a growing, one-stop manufacturer and distributor of high-quality building components. Our products are shipped across all 50 states and Canada, and play a key role in the construction of everything from garages and storage units to residential homes, commercial buildings, and large equestrian facilities. If you're looking to be part of something big while working in a close-knit team, MWI is the place to be.