Purchasing Agent - 1st Shift (Automotive Manufacturing)

About the role

The Purchasing Agent procures materials, supplies, and tooling to support production operations. This role negotiates vendor terms, manages purchase orders and inventory levels, and ensures the timely availability and distribution of materials while following company policies and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.
• Uses knowledge of machines and equipment to schedule items necessary for continual production cycles.
• Involved in writing purchase orders for office supplies, tooling, maintenance, etc.
• Maintain inventory levels for all purchased materials, supplies, and tooling, including oversight of the tool crib to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Following up to ensure proper distribution of supplies to appropriate departments.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Follow all safety and MIOSHA requirements.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Participate in training and meetings.
• Follow all company Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Standards of Conduct policies.
• Report safety or quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Understand and implement Drake Driven Core Values.

Requirements

• Core competencies: Communication; Accountability; Writing skills; Integrity; Initiative; Negotiating; Planning and organizing; Attention to detail; Teamwork and collaboration; Problem solving; Time management; Decision making; Safety awareness; Results driven; Quality focus.
• This is a salaried exempt position, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• High school diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing related experience in a manufacturing environment or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks.
• Knowledge of PLEX ERP system a plus.
• MRO purchasing experience required.
• Understanding of steel mill purchasing practices a plus.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, chemicals, and temperature changes. PPE required.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.