Lead Purchasing Agent, Marine Operations

Job overview

The Lead Purchasing Agent position is full-time and onsite in Hugo, MN. Compensation is $60,000–$65,000 per year. The role supports procurement activities for Meyer Distributing’s marine operations, sourcing products, equipment, and services to meet operational needs and customer expectations. The agent leads the purchasing team, manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and contracts, monitors inventory and purchasing schedules, and coordinates material availability with operations. The role also plans production schedules for manufactured goods and reports on purchasing activity, savings, and supplier performance.

What you'll do

• Lead purchasing team sourcing marine products, equipment, and services
• maintain supplier relationships
• negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts
• monitor inventory and purchasing schedules
• coordinate material availability with operations
• evaluate supplier performance and conduct audits
• collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations
• plan and schedule production
• analyze market trends
• prepare purchasing and supplier performance reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead purchasing agent

marine operations

full-time

hugo mn

procurement

supplier relationships

contract negotiation

inventory

production scheduling

marine equipment

$60k–$65k/year

meyer distributing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical with HSA option
• dental and vision
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• paid orientation and training
• employee discount
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Marine-market procurement role combining supplier management, purchasing leadership, and production scheduling.

About the employer

Meyer Distributing is hiring for this role. Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers. Sector: 42.