Purchasing Agent

J & J Staffing Resources; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

J & J Staffing Resources seeks an experienced Purchaser to support procurement for a growing aftermarket parts business. You will source, negotiate, and purchase a wide range of components while maintaining 20,000+ SKUs and coordinating with internal teams to ensure material availability.

The role requires 3–5 years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and ERP (NetSuite) proficiency, with a focus on cost control, timely delivery, and supplier performance across domestic and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management capabilities.
• Experience with domestic and international suppliers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase a wide variety of products including mechanical components and electrical parts.
• Create and issue purchase orders, track confirmations, and follow up with vendors for on-time delivery.
• Maintain inventory levels across a catalog of 20,000+ SKUs.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and freight with manufacturers and vendors; review supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Warehouse, Repairs, and Technical teams to ensure product availability.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Inventory management

Vendor relations

ERP systems

Technical drawings

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced Purchaser / Purchasing Agent to support purchasing and procurement for a rapidly growing aftermarket parts business. This role is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, negotiating, and maintaining inventory across more than 20,000 product line items, including consumables, mechanical components, electrical parts, and specialized equipment parts.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and experience working directly with manufacturers and vendors. This person should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, analyzing inventory needs, and working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, cost control, and timely delivery are essential.

Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Procurement

• Source and purchase a wide variety of products, including mechanical components, electrical parts, industrial supplies, packaging equipment parts, and replacement components.
• Purchase items such as belts, tapes, knives, heaters, sensors, probes, printheads, labels, and other specialized equipment parts.
• Create and issue purchase orders, track order confirmations, and follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels across a large product catalog of 20,000+ SKUs.
• Identify new suppliers and sourcing opportunities to expand product offerings and reduce costs.
• Review supplier pricing, product quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, freight costs, and long-term agreements with manufacturers and vendors.
• Conduct competitive bid comparisons to ensure the best pricing and value.
• Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Work with technical and engineering teams to review product samples, prototypes, and replacement components.

Inventory & Data Management

• Maintain accurate product records, pricing, costs, and lead times within the company's ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels and analyze product turnover to identify slow-moving and high-demand items.
• Assist with inventory planning, supplier consolidation, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Forecast purchasing needs based on sales trends and product demand.
• Recommend inventory adjustments to help maintain product availability while controlling costs.

Cross-Department Support

• Work closely with Sales, Warehouse, Repairs, and Technical teams to ensure products are available when needed.
• Assist with sourcing and purchasing for new product launches.
• Provide purchasing information to support pricing decisions and profit margins.
• Coordinate with internal teams on product specifications and supplier requirements.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure purchased products meet company quality standards and specifications.
• Maintain supplier documentation, certifications, and purchasing records.
• Coordinate product samples, drawings, and prototypes when needed.
• Assist with sourcing replacement or reverse-engineered components.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, packaging, or technical parts industries.
• Proven experience negotiating pricing and terms directly with manufacturers and vendors.
• Experience working with domestic and international suppliers preferred.
• ERP system experience required; NetSuite is preferred.
• Strong inventory management and purchasing skills.
• Ability to understand technical product specifications or read technical drawings is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and vendor relationship management abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.