Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Leader

JPC Partners; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JPC Partners is seeking a Purchasing Agent to develop and improve purchasing policies, lead ERP purchasing functions in Microsoft Dynamics, and manage supplier relationships for timely project procurement.

You will collaborate with planning teams to forecast demand, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvements across procurement processes for international shipments and Buy America initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration across internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and drive timely resolutions.
• High attention to detail in purchasing, inventory, contracts, and data analysis.
• Experience leading process improvements and ERP-related implementations.

Responsibilities

• Establish, document, and continuously improve purchasing policies and processes.
• Lead the implementation and administration of purchasing functions within Microsoft Dynamics.
• Own and maintain the purchasing plan to support project schedules and business needs.
• Collaborate with Production Planning to forecast material demand and procure materials on time.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor vendor performance, lead times, and delivery commitments.
• Facilitate weekly Purchase Approval Meetings and communicate material risks and mitigation plans.
• Participate in cross-functional material planning and provide purchasing leadership on projects.
• Oversee international procurement activities, including tariff analysis and customs compliance.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and suppliers for international shipments.
• Lead Buy America compliance efforts and provide documentation to OEM partners and customers.
• Develop metrics to measure purchasing effectiveness, supplier performance, and inventory impact.
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement across procurement.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

JPC Partners is seeking a Purchasing Agent to develop and improve purchasing policies, lead ERP purchasing functions in Microsoft Dynamics, and manage supplier relationships for timely project procurement.

You will collaborate with planning teams to forecast demand, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvements across procurement processes for international shipments and Buy America initiatives.