Purchasing Clerk

Armstrong Group; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with annual increases

Day-one benefits with low premiums

Free Internet, video, and telephone; +

Affiliate discounts

Career development and growth

Generous PTO and company holidays

Job summary

Armstrong Group is seeking a Purchasing Agent I to support procurement operations, processing requisitions, managing purchase orders, and maintaining supplier relationships across multiple brands. You will help source vendors, track orders, and pursue cost-saving initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of purchasing, procurement, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

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

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

The Purchasing Agent I supports procurement operations by processing purchase requisitions, managing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This role also assists with vendor sourcing, order tracking, and cost‑saving initiatives.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive pay with annual performance-based increases
• Day‑one benefits with low employee premiums
• Free Internet, video, and telephone services, plus affiliate discounts
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Generous PTO and company holidays

Key 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

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

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to build purchasing and supply chain experience while working with cross‑functional teams and contributing to business success.

Who We Are
The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.
Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.