Purchasing Agent - Jonesboro, AR (Onsite)

Hytrol Conveyor Company; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Family atmosphere

Job summary

Hytrol Conveyor Company is looking for an on-site Purchasing Agent at our Jonesboro location. This role focuses on procurement functions related to production materials and goods, ensuring efficient sourcing.

The ideal candidate will manage supplier negotiations, maintain inventory levels, and coordinate quality matters, all while leveraging ERP systems. A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred. Join us for a competitive benefits package in a family-oriented workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform procurement responsibilities satisfactorily.
• Strong ability to write business correspondence and reports.
• Intermediate math skills necessary for negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and services for the company.
• Initiate purchase orders and coordinate with engineering.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Manage inventory levels while ensuring operations are not disrupted.
• Ensure quality standards and coordinate engineering changes.
• Visit suppliers to qualify them and resolve issues.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Report writing

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency with ERP systems

Experience in supply chain management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Hytrol St, Jonesboro, AR 72401, USA

Job Description

Overview

Join our team at Hytrol Conveyor Company, a leading conveyor manufacturer, where you can enjoy competitive benefits and a family atmosphere. We are currently seeking an on-site Purchasing Agent at our Jonesboro location. You will be responsible for source selection and procurement functions related to production materials, goods and services for the company. These products and services are to be secured in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Purchases components, materials, goods and services for the company
• Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products and requires close coordination with engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities
• Secures and analyzes quotes; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities
• Ensures that the company has a sufficient supply of materials it needs to operate while managing inventory levels to limit how much of the company's money is tied up in supplies
• Coordinates as appropriate, quality matters and engineering change orders between company activities and suppliers
• Visits suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems
• Utilizes mainframe or ERP system
• Has a working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the aforementioned responsibilities satisfactorily
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Intermediate mathematical skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables where limited standardization exists
• Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft applications
• Experience in procurement or supply chain management

Education

A High School Diploma or GED is required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.