Purchasing Agent â€" Manufacturing

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent for a manufacturing client in Connecticut. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing purchasing, including direct experience purchasing metals, raw materials, and production components. This role is responsible for sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory levels, and ensuring the timely procurement of materials needed to support production operations. The position manages approximately $2-$3 million in annual material purchases and requires strong organizational, communication, and cost-management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Procure metals, raw materials, components, and supplies to support manufacturing operations.
• Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with qualified suppliers to ensure quality, pricing, and delivery requirements are met.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules with vendors to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance with company purchasing policies.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders while tracking order status and resolving delivery issues.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Quality departments regarding material specifications and purchasing requirements.
• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and related purchasing documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production planning to prevent shortages and minimize excess inventory.
• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier performance, and market conditions to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Ensure purchased materials meet company quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
• Resolve supplier quality, pricing, and delivery concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP/MRP system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Required experience purchasing metals (steel, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, or other industrial materials).
• Strong understanding of procurement, inventory control, and supply chain processes.
• Experience working with BOMs, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time- Onsite- Direct Hire

Location: Milford CT

Compensation: $70,000-$80,000

401K, profit sharing, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.