Purchasing Agent

JPC Partners; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JPC Partners is seeking a Purchasing Agent to develop and improve purchasing policies, lead ERP purchasing functions in Microsoft Dynamics, and manage supplier relationships for timely project procurement.

You will collaborate with planning teams to forecast demand, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvements across procurement processes for international shipments and Buy America initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration across internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and drive timely resolutions.
• High attention to detail in purchasing, inventory, contracts, and data analysis.
• Experience leading process improvements and ERP-related implementations.

Responsibilities

• Establish, document, and continuously improve purchasing policies and processes.
• Lead the implementation and administration of purchasing functions within Microsoft Dynamics.
• Own and maintain the purchasing plan to support project schedules and business needs.
• Collaborate with Production Planning to forecast material demand and procure materials on time.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor vendor performance, lead times, and delivery commitments.
• Facilitate weekly Purchase Approval Meetings and communicate material risks and mitigation plans.
• Participate in cross-functional material planning and provide purchasing leadership on projects.
• Oversee international procurement activities, including tariff analysis and customs compliance.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and suppliers for international shipments.
• Lead Buy America compliance efforts and provide documentation to OEM partners and customers.
• Develop metrics to measure purchasing effectiveness, supplier performance, and inventory impact.
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement across procurement.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

JPC Partners is looking for a Purchasing Agentthat will be responsible fordeveloping, implementing, and continuously improving purchasing policies, procedures, and processes that support operational and project deliveryobjectives. This position serves as a key leader in supply chain management, material planning, regulatory compliance, and purchasing system administration.

essential duties/Responsibilities

• Establish, document, and continuously improve purchasing policies, procedures, and processes.
• Lead the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement ofpurchasingfunctions within Microsoft Dynamics.
• Own andmaintainthe purchasing plan to support project schedules and business requirements.
• Collaborate with Production Planning to forecast material demand and ensuretimelyprocurement of materials.
• Manage supplier relationships and proactivelymonitorvendor performance, lead times, and delivery commitments.
• Facilitate weekly Purchase Approval Meetings and communicate material risks, constraints, and mitigation plans.
• Participate in cross-functional material planning meetings and provide purchasing leadership across all active projects.
• Manage international procurement activities, including tariff analysis, HTS code classification support, customs compliance, and importlogisticscoordination.
• Work with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and suppliers to ensure efficient and compliant international shipments.
• Lead BuyAmericacompliance efforts, including supplier data collection, certification management, compliance reporting, and customer/OEM support.
• Provide Buy America criteria and supporting documentation to OEM partners, customers, and project teams.
• Monitor supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project and production impacts.
• Develop metrics and reporting to measure purchasing effectiveness, supplier performance, inventory impacts, and compliance initiatives.
• Drive accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement throughout the procurement function.

skills

• Strong communicationand collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across internal teams, suppliers, customers, OEM partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities,identifyrisks, and drivetimelyresolutions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in purchasing, inventory management, contract administration, compliance documentation, and data analysis.
• Proven ability to lead change, improve processes, and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated witha strong senseof ownership, accountability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

education requirements

• College degree or, 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing, technology, or project-based environment.
• Experience leading process improvements and implementing business systems, preferably within Microsoft Dynamics or a similar ERP platform.
• Knowledge of Buy America compliance requirements, domestic content reporting, and government procurement regulations.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and contracts, and supporting material planning, inventory management, and MRP-driven purchasing processes.
• Working knowledge of international procurement practices, including tariffs, HTS classifications, customs processes, country-of-origin requirements, and import/exportlogistics.