Senior Purchasing Agent

Lawrence Equipment, Inc.; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Lawrence Equipment, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement of industrial components and raw metals, supporting engineering and production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in purchasing, strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and proficiency with MRP systems to balance cost, quality, and delivery.

The role offers competitive pay and benefits, with on-site work at the El Monte headquarters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing or similar role in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, production planning, and supply chain principles.
• Familiarity with materials management processes and best practices.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of materials.
• Coordinate with engineering and production planning teams to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information.
• Resolve any issues or disputes with suppliers in a timely manner.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Communication

Logistics

MRP systems

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

About this position

About Lawrence Equipment, Inc.

Lawrence Equipment is an innovator in the manufacturing of state-of-the-art equipment for the flatbread and snack food industries. Since 1976, we have been dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence, holding numerous patents that reflect our commitment to quality and innovation.

About the role

Lawrence Equipment is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee and optimize our procurement operations. This position plays a key role in supporting engineering and production by sourcing and purchasing a wide range of industrial components -including motors, drives, electrical and electronic parts, fabricated materials, and raw metals. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, supplier management experience, and the ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of materials .
• Coordinate with engineering and production planning teams to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information.
• Resolve any issues or disputes with suppliers in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Purchasing Agent or in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing context.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, production planning, and supply chain management principles.
• Familiarity with materials management processes and best practices.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions
• Experience working with MRP systems.
• Experience with purchasing raw metals, electronics, and consumables.
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The pay range for this role is: 30 - 35 USD per hour(El Monte HQ)