Senior Purchasing Agent – Paper & MRO Sourcing (Hybrid)

IWCO; Chanhassen (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

IWCO seeks a Purchasing Agent in Minnesota to source and secure competitive pricing for direct materials, ensuring delivery schedules, quality targets, and manage supplier relationships in a manufacturing environment.

This hybrid onsite role requires strong negotiation, project management, and the ability to balance multiple priorities. Starting salary is $65,000–$90,000 with a benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years' experience with progressively increasing responsibilities in MRO purchasing in a Manufacturing-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, identify, and communicate sourcing constraints and opportunities; including cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Maintain JIT stock purchasing without risk of stock outages; identify and resolve issues before production impact.
• Manage procurement relationships; serve as first contact for suppliers and internal partners.

Skills

Purchasing

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

Megamation

Monarch

Verticent

PSI systems

Job description

IWCO seeks a Purchasing Agent in Minnesota to source and secure competitive pricing for direct materials, ensuring delivery schedules, quality targets, and manage supplier relationships in a manufacturing environment.

This hybrid onsite role requires strong negotiation, project management, and the ability to balance multiple priorities. Starting salary is $65,000–$90,000 with a benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid holidays.