Purchasing Agent — Purchasing and Inventory

Job overview

The Purchasing Agent — Purchasing and Inventory role is an onsite, full-time position in Mount Olive, NJ, with a Monday–Friday schedule and temp-to-hire arrangement. Pay is $23–$26 per hour. The role reports to the Plant Manager and supports the facility’s inventory integrity, quality, and accuracy. The position manages purchasing and inventory controls to maintain appropriate stock levels and cost-effective supply availability. It uses market, pricing, delivery, and demand information to guide purchasing decisions, coordinates with vendors and warehouse personnel, and maintains inventory and purchasing records.

What you'll do

• Purchase supplies and materials at appropriate prices and delivery cycles
• oversee daily purchasing operations
• implement purchasing and inventory controls
• develop purchasing strategies
• assess inventory against current and future needs
• use market, price, delivery, and trend data to assess availability
• remove surplus or obsolete materials and record reductions
• track scrap and rework
• coordinate counts with warehouse personnel
• prepare monthly inventory reports
• communicate with vendors
• submit invoices
• request and evaluate vendor quotes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing agent

purchasing and inventory

mount olive nj

telesearch staffing solutions

full-time

monday–friday

temp-to-hire

inventory control

vendor relations

$23–$26/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The source description calls the position Purchasing/Inventory Manager, while the listing title is Purchasing Agent.

About the employer

TeleSearch Staffing Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Help Services. Sector: 56.