Purchasing Agent

Job overview

The Purchasing Agent role is onsite in Wentzville, MO, with Monday–Friday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pay is $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience. Talentporte is recruiting for a client whose purchasing work supports inventory and coordination with sales and manufacturing. The agent purchases critical and non-critical items from approved suppliers, assists with inventory analysis and reporting, and communicates purchase-order updates to sales and production. The role helps maintain supply availability and coordinate domestic and international shipment logistics.

What you'll do

• Place purchase orders with critical and non-critical suppliers
• assist with inventory analysis and metric reporting
• negotiate terms and oversee domestic and international shipment logistics
• communicate inventory and purchase-order updates with sales and production
• place intercompany purchase orders and perform related transactions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing agent

wentzville mo

monday–friday

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

supplier purchasing

purchase orders

inventory analysis

shipment logistics

domestic and international shipments

$20–$22/hr

talentporte

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays upon conversion to a full-time employee.

Why this role

The posting describes a 90-day contract with right to hire, requires U.S. citizenship, and lists benefits upon conversion to a full-time employee.

About the employer

Talentporte is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.