Purchasing Agent

HiFyve is hiring a Purchasing Agent!

Salary: $64,000–$82,000 per year

Schedule: Days Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM-3:00 PM Friday 6:00 AM-12:00 PM

Location: St. Paul, MN

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support a growing manufacturing operation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring materials are available to meet production needs while driving cost savings and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from initiation through delivery and verification
• Coordinate with production and planning teams to meet material requirements
• Expedite orders and resolve supplier issues, returns, and discrepancies
• Evaluate supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve cost savings
• Monitor inventory levels and support JIT and inventory reduction initiatives
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the supply base
• Track purchasing metrics and maintain accurate documentation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience purchasing raw materials or production components strongly preferred
• ERP system experience required (JobBOSS a plus)
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• APICS certification or supply chain education is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Frequent walking and standing throughout the workday