Purchasing Agent — Manufacturing

Job overview

The Purchasing Agent role is onsite in New Castle, DE. Compensation is not specified. The position works closely with the Vice President and supports purchasing and materials flow for a local manufacturing business. The agent sources and purchases materials and services, negotiates with suppliers, maintains purchasing records and inventory, and coordinates with manufacturing and other departments. The role helps ensure materials are available for customer projects while supporting cost control and timely purchasing operations.

What you'll do

• Purchase raw goods, materials, supplies, and services
• negotiate with suppliers on pricing and terms
• obtain competitive quotes
• coordinate purchasing with department managers and manufacturing
• source suppliers and conduct cost analysis
• maintain vendor relationships and purchase records
• create purchase orders in QuickBooks
• review receiving documents and invoices
• maintain raw-material inventory.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing agent

manufacturing purchasing

supplier negotiation

procurement

inventory management

steel and aluminum

quickbooks

monday–friday

new castle de

full-time

dental insurance

health insurance

vision insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, and donation matching.

Why this role

The posting requires extensive experience purchasing steel, aluminum, plywood, and hardware and specifies a Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

About the employer

A Manufacturing Company is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.