Purchasing Agent

Job overview

The Purchasing Agent role is onsite in Hart, MI. Compensation is not specified. The position manages commodity purchasing to support production needs across Peterson Farms Inc. and its family of companies.

What you'll do

• Evaluate suppliers on price, quality, availability, and other criteria
• interview vendors and visit supplier facilities
• negotiate contracts
• verify purchases and recommend alternatives
• coordinate deliveries and resolve shipping errors
• authorize payments
• maintain purchasing, cost, delivery, performance, and inventory records
• review sales and inventory data to support purchasing programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing agent

commodity purchasing

supplier evaluation

vendor negotiation

inventory records

production support

hart mi

food processing industry

mro purchasing

equipment purchasing

supplier coordination

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting prefers an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent work experience, and cites two to four years of purchasing experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.

About the employer

Peterson Farms Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.