Purchasing & Vendor Relations Associate

Armstrong; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day-one benefits

Internet/phone services

Career development

PTO & holidays

Job summary

The Armstrong Group is seeking a Purchasing Agent I to support procurement operations, manage requisitions and orders, and maintain supplier relationships. The role emphasizes timely material delivery, cost-saving initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring 0-2 years in purchasing, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. JD Edwards experience is a plus. Armstrong offers growth opportunities and a collaborative, equal-opportunity environment.

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

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

The Armstrong Group is seeking a Purchasing Agent I to support procurement operations, manage requisitions and orders, and maintain supplier relationships. The role emphasizes timely material delivery, cost-saving initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring 0-2 years in purchasing, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. JD Edwards experience is a plus. Armstrong offers growth opportunities and a collaborative, equal-opportunity environment.