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We are looking for a skilled Purchasing Agent to oversee and optimize procurement operations in a manufacturing setting. This role will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, streamlining purchasing processes, and ensuring inventory meets production demands while controlling costs. Based in South Charlotte, this is an on-site, permanent position that requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual.
Job Responsibility:
Lead end-to-end purchasing operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with production goals
Evaluate and enhance procurement processes, controls, and workflows to improve performance
Monitor daily purchasing activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company standards
Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement strategies with business and production needs
Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and assess vendor performance to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness
Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks in procurement
Oversee inventory levels to balance availability with cost efficiency and prevent overstocking
Identify and onboard new vendors, evaluating pricing, delivery capabilities, and reliability
Support the implementation of automation and process improvements within purchasing systems
Assist with demand forecasting, purchasing data analysis, and annual inventory planning
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
A minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, distribution, or wholesale environments
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, with strong expertise in Excel
Familiarity with inventory management systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent organizational abilities
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a hands-on role
Effective communication and negotiation skills to manage supplier relationships and internal collaboration
Nice to have:
experience with international purchasing
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance