Purchasing Specialist - CNC Machining

TekPro Engineering; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TekPro Engineering in Rochester, NY is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to support purchasing, supplier management, and material coordination in a precision manufacturing environment.

You will manage purchase orders, coordinate outside processing, monitor delivery timelines, and work with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping to keep production on schedule. Excellent communication and ERP/MRP proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of manufacturing purchasing experience.
• Machine shop experience strongly preferred.
• Experience purchasing raw materials, tooling, and maintenance supplies.
• Experience managing purchase orders and expediting supplier deliveries.
• ERP/MRP and Microsoft Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage purchase orders.
• Identify and communicate with suppliers and vendors.
• Track open orders, shipments, and delivery timelines.
• Expedite materials and resolve supplier issues or discrepancies.
• Order raw materials, tooling, and maintenance supplies based on shop requirements.
• Coordinate outside processing and services with vendors, Quality, Sales, and Engineering.
• Keep Manufacturing updated on incoming materials and potential delays.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery KPIs.
• Help ensure materials and parts are available when needed for production.

Skills

Manufacturing purchasing experience

Machine shop experience

ERP/MRP experience

Microsoft Office

Supplier communication

Expedite supplier deliveries

Documentation

Multitasking

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

WE’RE HIRING – Purchasing AgentLocation: Rochester, New YorkFull-Time | Direct HireIndustry: Aerospace / Precision ManufacturingCompensation: $30 to $35TekPro is a direct-hire recruitment firm partnering with leading manufacturing and engineering companies across the United States. We’re currently seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to support purchasing, supplier management, and material coordination within a precision manufacturing environment.What We’re Looking For:• 2–10 years of manufacturing purchasing experience• Machine shop experience strongly preferred• Experience purchasing raw materials, tooling, and maintenance supplies• Experience managing purchase orders and expediting supplier deliveries• ERP/MRP and Microsoft Office experience• Strong supplier and vendor communication skills• Experience coordinating outside processing/services• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency• Excellent written and verbal communication skills Why This Opportunity Stands Out:• Stable, long-term direct-hire opportunity• Work in a precision manufacturing environment• Play a key role in keeping production supplied and on schedule• Communicate directly with suppliers, vendors, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping & Receiving• Manage materials, tooling, outside services, and supplier timelines• Opportunity to contribute to an efficient and collaborative manufacturing teamKey Responsibilities:• Generate and manage purchase orders• Identify and communicate with suppliers and vendors• Track open orders, shipments, and delivery timelines• Expedite materials and resolve supplier issues or discrepancies• Order raw materials, tooling, and maintenance supplies based on shop requirements• Coordinate outside processing and services with vendors, Quality, Sales, and Engineering• Keep Manufacturing updated on incoming materials and potential delays• Monitor supplier performance and delivery KPIs• Help ensure materials and parts are available when needed for production Ideal Background:• Purchasing Agent / Buyer• Manufacturing Buyer• Purchasing Specialist• Supply Chain Specialist• Machine Shop Purchasing• Aerospace or precision manufacturing experience• ERP/MRP purchasing experience• Strong understanding of materials, suppliers, purchase orders, and production needsIf you or someone you know may be interested, feel free to reach out directly!Schedule: 1st-shift, Monday–Friday scheduleApply today! Join a growing manufacturing team and build your skills in assembly and production operations.