Omaha, NE
$70,000.00 - $85,000.00
Purchasing Agent
Job Title: Purchasing Agent
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Salary: $70-85K plus bonus
Job Summary of the Purchasing Agent: The Purchasing Agent will assist in ensuring the timely procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services required to support manufacturing operations. This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production Scheduling, Sourcing, and suppliers to uphold cost-effective, high-quality supply chain performance. Responsibilities include procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, production supplies, and outsourced activities (e.g., plating).
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Purchasing Agent:
- Create and manage purchase orders and procurement records in SAP.
- Monitor delivery schedules with key suppliers and critical deliveries.
- Monitor supplier performance and expedite deliveries as needed.
- Resolve supplier quality and delivery issues in partnership with internal teams.
- Approve invoice pricing and quantities.
- Maintain accurate purchasing data and set stocking levels.
The Purchasing Agent works with Engineering, Operations, MRP, Sourcing, and Quality departments to procure goods and services to fulfill internal and external customer sales order expectations. Duties also include preparing and executing purchase orders in SAP, following up on delivery schedules with key suppliers, maintaining PIR’s and procurement records in SAP, discussing non-conforming goods or services with relevant parties for corrective action, approving invoice payments, working with suppliers of subcontracted outside services, and expediting delivery of goods and services.
Education & Experience Requirements of the Purchasing Agent:
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
- 2-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or related experience.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, is a plus.
Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00