Senior Purchasing Agent - Manufacturing | ESOP Eligible

Suburban Enterprises; Appleton (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(K) with employer match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Suburban Enterprises is seeking a Sr Purchasing Agent - Manufacturing to manage production material procurement, inventory control, and supplier relations. You will coordinate with Production and Operations to align demand forecasts with material availability and ensure timely delivery to prevent production delays.

The role emphasizes developing standard processes, managing pricing and supplier risk, and collaborating across teams to support a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory management and ERP/MRP systems.
• Familiarity with production scheduling and demand forecasting.
• Strong vendor relationship and negotiation skills at the transactional level.
• Comfortable working closely with production/operations teams.
• Can use coaching, feedback and discipline effectively.

Responsibilities

• Production Material Procurement: issue POs for raw materials and components. Source and price materials to support manufacturing demand. Monitor lead times and adjust order timing.
• Inventory Management: maintain min/max levels, run cycle counts, manage aging and obsolete inventory, reconcile records.
• Vendor & Cost Management: place and track orders, verify pricing against budget, flag discrepancies or risks.
• Production Coordination: collaborate on demand forecasts, communicate material availability and delays, update material status in meetings.
• Process & Documentation: create standard processes for PO routing, inventory replenishment, supplier delivery tracking, ensure smooth handoff from plan to procurement.

Job description

Suburban Enterprises is seeking a Sr Purchasing Agent - Manufacturing to manage production material procurement, inventory control, and supplier relations. You will coordinate with Production and Operations to align demand forecasts with material availability and ensure timely delivery to prevent production delays.

The role emphasizes developing standard processes, managing pricing and supplier risk, and collaborating across teams to support a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.