Purchasing Agent - 1st Shift (Automotive Manufacturing)

Drake Enterprises, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake Enterprises, Inc. in Clinton Township, MI is seeking a Purchasing Agent for 1st shift in automotive manufacturing. You will procure materials, negotiate vendor terms, manage purchase orders, and maintain inventory to support continuous production.

This salaried, exempt role requires at least a high school diploma and 2 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of MRO purchasing and PLEX ERP a plus. PPE and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PLEX ERP a plus.
• MRO purchasing experience required.
• Understanding of steel mill purchasing practices a plus.
• Manufacturing environment with PPE and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on budget and schedule.
• Uses knowledge of machines and equipment to schedule items for production cycles.
• Writes purchase orders for office supplies, tooling, maintenance, etc.
• Maintains inventory levels for all purchased materials, supplies, and tooling, including tool crib oversight.
• Follows up to ensure proper distribution of supplies to departments.

Skills

Purchasing

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Results driven

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLEX ERP

Job description

All Jobs > Purchasing Agent - 1st Shift (Automotive Manufacturing)

Purchasing Agent - 1st Shift (Automotive Manufacturing)
Clinton Twp, MI

Full-time

Description

Summary

The Purchasing Agent procures materials, supplies, and tooling to support production operations. This role negotiates vendor terms, manages purchase orders and inventory levels, and ensures the timely availability and distribution of materials while following company policies and quality standards.

Functions

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.
• Uses knowledge of machines and equipment to schedule items necessary for continual production cycles.
• Involved in writing purchase orders for office supplies, tooling, maintenance, etc.
• Maintain inventory levels for all purchased materials, supplies, and tooling, including oversight of the tool crib to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Following up to ensure proper distribution of supplies to appropriate departments.

General Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Follow all safety and MIOSHA requirements.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Participate in training and meetings.
• Follow all company Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Standards of Conduct policies.
• Report safety or quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Understand and implement Drake Driven Core Values.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Planning and organizing
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem solving
• Safety awareness
• Results driven
• Quality focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a salaried exempt position, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing related experience in a manufacturing environment or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks.
• Knowledge of PLEX ERP system a plus
• MRO purchasing experience required
• Understanding of steel mill purchasing practices a plus
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, chemicals, and temperature changes. PPE required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.