Purchasing Analyst – ESOP Opportunity for Growth

KellyMitchell Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Onsite 5 days a week

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Purchasing Agent to support our Procurement team at the Chesterfield corporate office. You will maintain purchase orders, supplier confirmations, shipments, and material records while collaborating with Sales, Operations and yard teams to learn APP products and purchasing systems.

The role involves analyzing supplier quotes, tracking deliveries, and resolving routine questions before delays occur.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; basic math and data-entry skills.
• Advanced Excel skills for analyzing, organizing, and presenting purchasing and inventory information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and handle time-sensitive work.
• Ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams while learning APP products and purchasing systems.
• Sound judgment in identifying errors, investigating discrepancies, and escalating issues appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and compare supplier quotes, pricing, material availability, and delivery terms for stock, buyout, and customer requests.
• Help Sales and Procurement evaluate available options.
• Prepare, enter, and maintain purchase orders and supplier order confirmations in the ERP system.
• Verify pricing, quantities, specifications, and terms for accuracy.
• Follow up with suppliers on production schedules and promised delivery dates.
• Expedite outstanding orders and keep expected delivery information current.
• Review and process routine receiving reports within assigned authority.
• Investigate quantity, shipment, or document discrepancies and escalate where needed.
• Work with mills, suppliers, and yard teams to arrange damaged-pipe repairs and stocking locations.
• Organize and upload MTRs into QDS and maintain accurate supplier/receiving records.
• Use advanced Excel to review purchasing/inventory data and prepare analyses.

Skills

Data entry

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Business/Supply chain degree

Tools

Invera Stratix

ERP systems

QDS

Job description

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Purchasing Agent to support our Procurement team at the Chesterfield corporate office. You will maintain purchase orders, supplier confirmations, shipments, and material records while collaborating with Sales, Operations and yard teams to learn APP products and purchasing systems.

The role involves analyzing supplier quotes, tracking deliveries, and resolving routine questions before delays occur.