Purchasing Agent

Overview As a Purchasing Agent, you’ll keep purchasing activity moving by sourcing materials, reviewing pricing, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams. You’ll use procurement tools and supply chain information to support timely purchasing decisions and reliable inventory control. Your impact: Accurate purchasing and vendor coordination help internal teams access the materials they need and support smooth operations. Duties Process purchase requests and orders using purchasing management systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP ERP, JD Edwards, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), or AS400. Review inventory, materials management, and material requirements planning (MRP) data to support purchasing and logistics decisions. Source products, compare pricing, and conduct direct procurement negotiations with vendors. Maintain contracts, purchasing records, and spreadsheets; use Excel data analysis and accounting software to support accurate documentation. Build vendor relationships through clear communication, negotiation, and follow-through. Experience Experience in purchasing, procurement, purchasing management, or supply chain management is relevant. Familiarity with SAP, ERP systems, or other purchasing and accounting software is useful; experience with the listed platforms is preferred, not required. Understanding of inventory management, inventory control, logistics, and supply chain processes. Strong vendor communication, vendor relationship management, sourcing, and negotiation skills. Able to review pricing and spreadsheet data carefully and keep purchasing records organized. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to Commute: Spring, TX 77389 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required) Work Location: In person

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