Purchasing Agent II

United Precision; Washougal (WA); On-site; USD 41,479 - 46,094; Full time

Job summary

United Precision Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Agent II to manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely procurement. You will enter POs in SAP, track supplier performance, and collaborate with finance to align invoices with PO data. ITAR compliance and accurate data handling are essential.

Preferred candidates have aerospace/manufacturing exposure and ERP experience, with strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills to meet KPIs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with vendors and negotiate for best price, lead time, service and quality.
• Enter purchase orders in SAP ERP using RFQs and monitor accuracy.
• Coordinate with finance on invoicing and inventory receipt in SAP.
• Analyze supplier performance and market trends to drive cost savings.
• Ensure ITAR compliance and maintain confidential information.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Research and Data Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Inventory Control Management

Product Knowledge

Technical Expertise

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP ERP

AS9100

ISO 9001

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Purchasing Agent II
Department: Purchasing
Reports to: Purchasing Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 4100 S Grant St, WashoUgal, WA 98671
Salary Range: $30.11 - $33.46 hourly
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with vendors, allowing positive follow‑ups to meet deadlines and continual direct negotiations.
• Negotiate with existing and new suppliers for the best price, lead time, service, support, reliability, quality, and other purchasing metrics.
• Determine freight and logistics costs, including any expedited product requirements, ensuring inclusion in analysis for 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.
• Collaborate 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 shippers, preparation of packages, receiving of inventory into SAP system, uploading or 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.
• Maintain confidential information under ITAR requirements and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Interact efficiently, professionally, and responsively with all levels of the team members and external vendors/suppliers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – What You Bring to United Precision Corporation

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 and 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 those used for normal mobility, handling of everyday objects and materials, and use of office equipment is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

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: 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.

United Precision Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer and the job description is not a contract of employment. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.