Purchasing Agent II

LMT-Defens; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

Bonus time off for good attendance

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Health Savings Account

Flex Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) matching

And so much more!

Job summary

LMT Defense in Eldridge, IA is seeking a Purchasing Agent II to manage purchase orders, vendor data, and inventory support. You will act as a liaison between internal teams and suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery in a fast-paced, climate-controlled facility.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in purchasing or inventory control, knowledge of ERP systems, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School/GED diploma required.
• Associate’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in purchasing or inventory control, preferably in manufacturing or warehouse.
• Experience with ERP systems and vendor relationships.
• Must sign confidentiality agreement and pass background check, physical and drug screening.
• Must communicate effectively in verbal, written, and electronic forms.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be a team player.
• Proficient computer skills to handle departmental transactions and internal support.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company with external contacts including customer relations and vendor relations.
• Review purchase orders and outside services to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.
• Purchase materials and supplies balancing quality, cost, and delivery.
• Coordinate stocking levels and reorder points; maintain 5S and match digital/physical records.
• Source and onboard new suppliers with leadership approval.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and provide feedback to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government laws and regulations.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve throughput and delivery schedule issues.
• Adhere to company policies and perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Vendor management

Purchase orders

Inventory control

ERP systems

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED diploma

Associate’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Description

LMT Defense provides top tier products to the US Military, law enforcement and government agencies, in addition to international customers across the globe. Products include precision engineered modular rifle systems, grenade launchers, suppressors, and components. As it was in the very beginning, LMT’s mission is to exceed customers’ expectations of quality and value, and we have been doing so for over 40 years. LMT Defense needs your help as we continue to grow into the future. If you are looking for a position that is fast paced, with competitive benefits (PTO after 90 days of employment, health savings account, employer 401(k) match), flexible work schedules, and climate-controlled facility; LMT Defense is the perfect company for you. Below are the preferred skills, duties, and responsibilities you will have performing as our Purchasing Agent II.

POSITION SUMMARY

Purchasing Agent II is responsible for executing purchasing activities with moderate autonomy. This includes managing purchase orders, maintaining vendor data, and supporting inventory control. The role serves as a liaison between internal departments and external suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Required: High School/GED diploma
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in business or related field
• Required: 2+ years in a purchasing or inventory control role, preferably in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Required knowledge of ERP systems and vendor relationships.
• Must be able to sign and abide by Company’s employee manual and confidentiality agreement.
• Required to successfully complete a background check, physical and drug screening
• Must be able to professionally communicate through verbal, written, and electronic forms of communication.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be teamwork oriented.
• Computer literacy at a level of competence to be able to effectively execute all departmental transactions as well as operating in a support capacity to internal customers and training of junior agents.
• Must demonstrate effective time management skills

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Representation of the company with external contacts including customer relations and vendor relations.
• Daily Review of LMT Purchase Orders and Outside Services while acting as needed to maintain on-time delivery and manage costs.
• Purchasing materials and supplies in a manner that balances quality, cost, and delivery.
• Assist as needed to ensure all material coordination is organized, 5S is maintained, and digital and physical transactions match to include managing stocking levels and reorder points.
• Assist in sourcing and onboarding new suppliers with leadership approval.
• Conducting supplier evaluations and providing feedback to internal stakeholders as well as suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable government (including Federal, State and Local) laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Must stay current with cross training for department to ensure depth in all departmental processes.
• Ensuring the effective processing of all transactions through LMT’s processes to ensure that all support requirements are met.
• On-going collaboration and communication with all departments to ensure common understanding of departmental issues affecting throughput and the delivery schedule.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Any other duties requested by the Purchasing Manager or Senior Leadership.

BENEFITS:

• PTO after 90 days of employment
• Bonus Time Off for good attendance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HRA)
• Flex Savings Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Account + employer matching
• And so much more!

*LMT Defense is an Equal Opportunity and affirmated Action Employer

LMT Defense is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

*Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with policies and applicable state laws, LMT Defense provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with LMT will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.