Purchasing Agent

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Health & life insurance

401(k) match

PTO & training reimbursement

Job summary

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to manage procurement for generator enclosure manufacturing. You will coordinate with production, engineering, and project teams to align material deliveries with schedules and budgets.

The role requires hands-on purchasing in steel, aluminum, insulation, and related materials, with emphasis on inventory control, records accuracy, and cost optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with QuickBooks systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Inventory Systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, components, and services to support production and project schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times, and quality performance.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, project management, and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely purchasing.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and specifications to ensure correct materials are procured.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Evaluate vendors and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Resolve purchasing issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and reports. Provide cost analysis as requested by Manager

Skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

College/technical degree or certificate in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Inventory Systems

Job description

Purchasing Agent

About ASC

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) provides on-site power integration for large-scale data centers. We offer sound-attenuated and weather-protective packaging for on-site power generation equipment, with products ranging from economical skin-tight enclosures to entire multi-unit power plants.

We work to reform and modernize the integration process in a multitude of ways. Our personnel include certified welders, licensed electricians, and machinists, as well as an engineering design team that works with production in an assembly line process immersed in the language and culture of quality control. We offer project management and administrative support for the submittals process as well as advanced welding engineering, freight distribution management, CAD visualization and unparalleled field service.

Core Values

Safety – Continuous focus on the culture necessary to achieve and Injury-Free workplace.

Integrity – Act ethically and transparently in all business and personnel dealings. Do the right thing, even when it is hard.

Quality – Daily focus on the system and process necessary to ensure high-quality product is delivered from our facilities.

Teamwork – Combine individual strengths to achieve exceptional results.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to manage and optimize the procurement of materials, components, and services for our generator enclosure manufacturing operations. This role supports projects serving data centers, infrastructure, universities, and other mission-critical facilities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on purchasing experience with steel, aluminum, insulation, electrical, fuel system, any related materials for manufacturing or facilities, and will coordinate material deliveries in alignment with production schedules and project timelines. This position requires collaboration with production, engineering, and project management to ensure materials are available when needed without excess inventory.

The Purchasing Agent will also be responsible for maintaining accurate, up-to-date purchasing records, inventory records for materials stored both in-house and at supplier-managed locations, supporting effective planning, forecasting, and cost control. The successful candidate is responsible, punctual, self-directed, detail-oriented, organized, and capable of making sound purchasing decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, components, and services to support production and project schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times, and quality performance.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, project management, and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely purchasing.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and specifications to ensure correct materials are procured.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Evaluate vendors and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Resolve purchasing issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and reports. Provide cost analysis as requested by Manager

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities
• Experience with QuickBooks systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Inventory Systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams and external partners
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Experience in industrial manufacturing
• Experience in the metals or fabrication industry is a strong plus
• College degree, technical degree, or professional certification in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred but not required
• Familiarity with manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and production workflows

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• 1. Workflow: PO cycle time, 24-48 hours for standard items.
• 3. Procurement Workload Efficiency: Maintain a daily output of at least five purchase orders, ensuring timely processing in line with incoming order request volumes and priorities.
• 4. Supplier Defects: Track damaged items delivered or defective.
• 5. Replacement Cost: Track replacement costs due internal or external damage---

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and bonus.
• Health, dental and vision; company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity options.
• 401(k) with a generous company match and immediate vesting.
• Paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program; training, certification and educational reimbursement.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to regularly walk production facilities at Hudome Way and Production Rd, across all shifts.
• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to support employees and business needs outside normal working hours when required, including urgent employee relations or legal matters.

Come help us build safer, smarter, and more efficient ways to power the world's most demanding data centers.

One Team One Goal.

ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.