Purchasing Agent – Manufacturing

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Agent for Ewing Township, NJ, who will own the end-to-end sourcing and procurement of materials in a regulated aerospace environment. Responsibilities include managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and leveraging ERP systems to ensure efficiency and compliance. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in aerospace or defense purchasing. This role demands strong organizational and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of purchasing experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in supplier management, KPI tracking, negotiations, and lead time recovery.
• Strong ERP/MRP expertise with the ability to interpret and act on system-driven demand.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials for production.
• Manage suppliers end-to-end: onboarding, qualification, performance tracking.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to deliver cost savings.

Skills

Purchasing experience in aerospace/defense/manufacturing

Supplier management

Negotiations

KPI tracking

Lead time recovery

ERP/MRP expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Purchasing Agent owns end-to-end sourcing and procurement of raw materials, consumables, and MRO supplies supporting aerospace, defense, and manufacturing operations. This role drives cost, quality, delivery, and compliance through MRP-driven planning, supplier performance management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, rubber), consumables, and MRO supplies for production.
• Manage suppliers end-to-end: onboarding, qualification, performance tracking (KPIs), and corrective actions.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to deliver cost savings while meeting aerospace/defense compliance and traceability standards.
• Drive supplier performance and recovery: improve lead times, expedite critical orders, and resolve shortages.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to analyze demand, planned orders, and inventory—acting on system outputs, not just processing PO's.
• Convert MRP signals into purchase orders, balancing inventory levels with production and program schedules.
• Issue and manage RFQs and POs, ensuring competitive sourcing and full documentation compliance.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to align on specifications, drawings, and supplier capabilities.
• Resolve supplier quality issues (non-conformances) through root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Monitor open orders and inventory, proactively mitigating supply risk and supporting on-time production.
• Reconcile invoices and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate supplier and procurement data, including pricing, performance, and compliance records.

Qualifications

• 5 years of purchasing experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in supplier management, KPI tracking, negotiations, and lead time recovery.
• Strong ERP/MRP expertise, with the ability to interpret and act on system-driven demand.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO and traceability requirements preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

On-site in a manufacturing environment.

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Call/Text: 484-567-2081