Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Purchasing Agent to join our manufacturing client in Omaha, NE or Harlan, IA. This individual will be responsible for supporting the procurement of materials, components, equipment, and outsourced services needed to keep manufacturing operations running efficiently. They will create and manage purchase orders in SAP, monitor supplier delivery schedules, expedite critical shipments, and maintain purchasing records and inventory data. They will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production Scheduling teams to ensure materials are delivered on time, resolve supplier quality and delivery issues, approve invoice pricing and quantities, and help maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting overall quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers an annual salary between $73,000-$83,000 based on experience.

Skills and Requirements

• 2-3+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or related experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, structured environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and suppliers
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to quickly prioritize tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Bachelor's degree
• SAP experience
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Exposure to MRP systems
• Experience supporting outsourced services/vendors (plating, galvanizing, calibration, etc.)

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.