Purchasing Associate: Jumpstart Your Supply Chain Career

Armstrong Utilities, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay raises

Day-one benefits

Internet/phone services

Career development

PTO and holidays

Job summary

The Purchasing Agent I role at Armstrong Group supports procurement operations by processing requisitions, managing purchase orders, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Key responsibilities include sourcing vendors, negotiating pricing, and tracking orders while maintaining accurate data in JDE. This position offers growth opportunities within a family-owned, nationwide organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of purchasing, procurement, or related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and support vendor relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery requirements.
• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Track orders and resolve delivery or pricing issues.
• Maintain purchasing data, part numbers, pricing, and BOMs in JDE.
• Coordinate RMAs and supplier follow-up.
• Communicate order status with internal stakeholders.
• Support sourcing strategies and cost reduction efforts.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Purchase orders

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

The Purchasing Agent I role at Armstrong Group supports procurement operations by processing requisitions, managing purchase orders, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Key responsibilities include sourcing vendors, negotiating pricing, and tracking orders while maintaining accurate data in JDE. This position offers growth opportunities within a family-owned, nationwide organization.