Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent – Direct Hire

Location: South Windsor, CT

Salary:$65,000 – $70,000

Schedule: 1st Shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Join a growing manufacturing company as a Purchasing Agent responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, tracking orders, and supporting inventory operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-to-mid-level purchasing professional looking to grow their career in procurement, supply chain, and vendor management.

Education Requirements

• Associate degree or minimum of 2 years of college coursework in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and purchasing experience considered.

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Experience using QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other business software preferred.
• Strong mathematical aptitude with the ability to calculate pricing, discounts, percentages, and costs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with suppliers and internal teams.

Physical Capabilities

• Primarily office-based position with prolonged sitting and computer work.
• Occasional standing, walking, and visits to manufacturing areas.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Must have close vision and attention to detail for reviewing documents, reports, and purchase orders.

Job Duties

• Source materials, parts, equipment, and supplies from qualified vendors.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate supplier bids, quotes, and proposals.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms with suppliers.
• Track purchase orders, shipments, inventory levels, and logistics activities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, shipping documentation, and supplier data.
• Resolve supplier delivery, quality, and inventory issues.
• Coordinate procurement activities from purchase request through final delivery.
• Support inventory management and continuous improvement initiatives.