Strategic Purchasing Agent: Metals & Materials

A Manufacturing Company; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Donation matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A Manufacturing Company in New Castle, DE is seeking a Purchasing Agent who will work closely with the Vice President to manage company purchases, solicit quotes, and track vendor lead times for standard and custom products. You will ensure raw material inventory flows smoothly to keep projects on schedule.

Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, creating purchase orders in QuickBooks, maintaining records, forecasting needs, and collaborating with manufacturing to determine parts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years experience as a metals & hardware purchasing agent, or in a similar position.
• 2–4 years experience in a manufacturing environment purchasing function.
• 1–3 years experience using QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw goods, materials, supplies, and services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Manage and negotiate with suppliers to ensure the best pricing and terms for purchased materials and services.
• Communicate verbally & in writing with suppliers to obtain competitive quotes.
• Communicate with other department managers to ensure that all purchasing activities are integrated into the company’s operations.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to determine parts needed.
• Source new suppliers with a focus on quality and cost savings. Conduct annual cost analysis and price shop.
• Drive cost-savings by sourcing low-cost alternative products.
• Build and maintain positive, long-term vendor relationships.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date paper and digital records of purchases, including pricing, delivery dates, and supplier information.
• Create purchase orders in QuickBooks and submit them to vendors.
• Create Material Receiving Form and give it to Runners to pick up or post in shop for anticipated deliveries.
• Review packing slips and invoices with shop and Accounts Payable to confirm quantity, product and pricing are correct.
• Thorough follow up with vendors on any discrepancies until successful resolution.
• Proactively maintain inventory of standard raw materials establishing par value for each item.
• Create, maintain & update as needed any machine maintenance manuals.
• Assist Vice President in forecasting for extrusion and wood orders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

Communication

Education

HS diploma

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Manufacturing Company in New Castle, DE is seeking a Purchasing Agent who will work closely with the Vice President to manage company purchases, solicit quotes, and track vendor lead times for standard and custom products. You will ensure raw material inventory flows smoothly to keep projects on schedule.

Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, creating purchase orders in QuickBooks, maintaining records, forecasting needs, and collaborating with manufacturing to determine parts.