Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent
Location: Zeeland, MI | Onsite
Compensation: $56,000–$77,000 base + quarterly bonus potential
Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, 401k w/match, childcare assistance, paid sabbatical after 10 years, and fully paid college tuition for two dependents.

Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing company that continues to invest in their people, processes, and future. Due to company growth, they are adding a Purchasing Agent to their team.

This is a unique opportunity to join what many employees describe as a "hidden gem" in manufacturing. Their environment is fast-paced and dynamic, but not high-stress. They pride themselves on maintaining a collaborative culture, excellent work-life balance, and providing team members with the resources and support they need to succeed.

In addition to competitive compensation, they offer excellent benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a visible impact in a growing organization.

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, MRO supplies, equipment, and services to support production and business operations. This individual will play a key role in supplier management, inventory optimization, cost savings initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Purchasing Agent Responsibilities:

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• Source and procure raw materials, MRO items, equipment, supplies, and services while maximizing cost, quality, and delivery performance.
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• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and evaluate supplier performance.
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• Assist with supplier negotiations and contract administration.
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• Resolve supplier quality, delivery, and service issues.
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• Support forecasting and planning activities to ensure material availability.
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• Manage inventory levels and identify opportunities for optimization.
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• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives and sourcing strategies.
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• Verify products and services are received and invoiced according to purchase orders.
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• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) and related documentation.
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• Assist in creating and maintaining material specifications.
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• Provide pricing and quotation information as needed.
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• Participate in continuous improvement efforts involving products, processes, equipment, and methods.
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• Respond to internal and external inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
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• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment.
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• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
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• Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Purchasing Agent Education & Experience:

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• 1+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or related manufacturing experience preferred. Will look at recent grads at well
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• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or similar field
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• Experience working with suppliers and inventory management is highly desirable.
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• Coursework or training in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field is a plus.
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• Organized, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
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• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, can build effective supplier relationships, and are motivated to find creative ways to improve processes and reduce costs.
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