Purchasing Agent II

Upc USA; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Precision Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Agent II to interface with internal and external stakeholders, negotiate supplier terms, and manage vendor relationships. The role collaborates with sales, engineering, production, quality, and finance to optimize purchasing processes and ensure on‑time delivery.

Key duties include using SAP ERP, evaluating supplier performance, and maintaining ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of relevant purchasing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with vendors and follow up to meet deadlines.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure best prices, lead times, service, and quality.
• Determine freight and logistics costs for optimal sourcing.
• Enter purchase orders into SAP ERP using RFQs with accuracy.
• Provide management updates on material quality and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Purchasing Manager to meet department KPIs.
• Analyze purchasing data and market trends for cost savings.
• Handle shipping/receiving and SAP inventory updates.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor relationship management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Project management

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Agent II | Department: Purchasing | Reports to: Purchasing Manager | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

At United Precision Corporation ("UPC"), we are committed to creating an environment where all team members can perform to the best of their abilities and reach their full potential. Every team member plays a crucial role in our operations, and we value the skills, experience, and backgrounds they bring to the UPC table. We recognize that it is only through our team members who provide services that our customers rely upon that we can continuously improve, grow, and create new opportunities in the years to come.

As a Purchasing Agent II, you will be responsible for interfacing with internal and external stakeholders using your exceptional customer service skills. You will work closely with your team members and collaborate with various departments throughout the organization, including sales, engineering, production, quality, and finance. You are skilled at building rapport and fostering lasting relationships with both new and existing vendors. This role requires a trustworthy person, a self‑starter, a dynamic personality, and the ability to manage their time efficiently to optimize the purchasing process, effectively negotiate with suppliers, and manage vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with vendors, allowing positive follow‑ups to meet deadlines and continual direct negotiations.
• Negotiate with existing and new suppliers to secure the best prices, lead times, service, support, reliability, quality, and other key purchasing metrics.
• Determine freight and logistics costs, including any expedited product requirements, to ensure their inclusion in the analysis for the best sources.
• Use RFQs to enter purchase orders into the SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide management with updates to material quality and supplier performance to ensure continual evaluation of key suppliers.
• Collaborating with the Purchasing Manager to ensure overall effectiveness in meeting department KPIs, including but not limited to: quality, on‑time delivery, PO creation accuracy, etc.
• Analyze local and national purchasing data and market trends to ensure continual improvement and opportunities for cost savings.
• Shipping and receiving, including but not limited to: creation of shipments, preparation of packages, receiving of inventory into the SAP system, and uploading of required certification information.
• Partner with the finance team to ensure that all inventory itemized within invoices has been received and entered into the SAP system. Connect with vendors if invoice information is not consistent with PO data.
• Maintains confidential information under ITAR requirements and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Interacts efficiently, professionally, and responsively with all levels of UPC team members and external vendors/suppliers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to United Precision Corporation

Required

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 5 or more years of relevant purchasing experience

Preferred

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college in a related field
• Aerospace, Manufacturing, and/or Defense industry experience
• Experience with ITAR Compliance
• SAP or other ERP system experience
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001

Core Competencies and Skills for Success in this Role

• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Research and Data Analysis
• Negotiation Skills
• Project Management
• Inventory Control Management
• Product Knowledge
• Technical Expertise

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary 80% of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside a warehouse and office to access files, office/warehouse machinery, etc.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Must operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculators, copy machines, and printers.

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed in an office/warehouse environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. No special coordination beyond that required for normal mobility, handling everyday objects and materials, and using office equipment is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. I fully understand the contents of this job description, have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding this job description, and have had the job duties, physical requirements, and working conditions explained to me. I understand United Precision Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer and that this job description is not a contract of employment. Its purpose is to define, though not exhaustively, the essential functions of the job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please note that a drug screening and background check will be required prior to employment.

COVID-19 considerations: Various protocols have been instituted to maintain the safety and well‑being of our team members.