Purchasing Agent - TalentZok

TalentZok

Gardena, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$24–$29 Per Hour

SKILLS

Alliance/Partner Management, Business Operations, Business Support, Business-to-Business (B2B), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Contract Negotiation, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Customer Relations, DOS Operating System, High Availability, High School Diploma, Industry Standards, Machine Tool, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Pricing, Production Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Sales, Supplier Optimization, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning

LOCATION

Gardena, CA

POSTED

6 days ago

Purchasing Agent - TalentZok

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for an Purchasing Agent in Gardena, CA who possesses:

Purchasing Agent - 5+ yrs (Manufacturing/B2B
Evaluate and Negotiate with Vendors
Team Player and work well with a team and independently
Excel/Outlook & DOS Systems

Email resumes to

sgriner@talentzok.com

 or call 424.488.7104.

FULL DESCRIPTION: The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring raw materials, components, and services required to support the operation of an industrial manufacturing environment. This role ensures timely availability of high-quality supplies and raw materials while optimizing cost and supplier performance. The ideal candidate has experience in the PVF (pipes valves and fittings) industrial manufacturing environment and can interpret technical specifications.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

Procurement & Sourcing

Source and procure raw materials (carbon steel pipe and bar), machining components, tooling, and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) supplies.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, lead times, and quality standards.
Develop and maintain a reliable supplier base for critical and long-lead items.

Vendor Management

Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable conditions.
Monitor vendor performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness) and implement corrective actions as needed.
Build strategic partnerships with key vendors to support business operations and urgent repair timelines.

Operational Support

Work closely with production, quality and maintenance teams to source required equipment and materials that meet specifications and timelines.
Expedite orders to meet urgent customer sales schedules and minimize production downtime.

Compliance & Quality

Ensure all purchases meet company quality standards and industry requirements.
Verify certifications (material test reports, compliance documents) where required.
Adhere to company policies and relevant regulatory standards.

The selected candidate will also possess:

High School Diploma required and minimum of three years' experience in sales in a business to business (B2B) environment.
PVF industrial knowledge is a plus but not required.
Strong selling and communication skills, energetic, motivated and a team player.
Ability to interact with customers in a courteous, professional and efficient manner while following company policies.
Strong computer skills: using word, excel, DOS and Outlook based applications.
Math computational skills required with a good understanding on how to calculate mark-up and margin.

Salary Range: $24-29/hour

For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to

sgriner@talentzok.com

 or call 424.488.7104.

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TalentZok

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