**Job Title: Purchasing Agent I** **Schedule:** Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Overtime may be required) **Pay Range:** $29.52 – $34.18 per hour **Position Overview:** We are currently seeking a **Purchasing Agent I** to support our manufacturing operations with timely procurement of raw materials, hardware, supplies, and outside processing services. This is a **high-paced, demanding role** where success depends on the ability to multitask, stay organized, communicate professionally, and take initiative with minimal oversight. **What We're Looking For:** Our ideal candidate meets the following specifications: + **Purchasing Experience:** Prior purchasing experience is required. Experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. + **Thrives Under Pressure:** This is a fast-moving, high-demand role. Candidates must be able to manage stress and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines. + **Self-Starter:** We need someone who is highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal direction. + **Professionalism:** Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. This role requires polished, professional correspondence with both internal and external stakeholders. + **Education:** Associate or Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required if the candidate has solid hands-on purchasing experience. **Key Responsibilities:** + Maintain a reliable and uninterrupted supply chain for assigned materials. + Place and manage purchase orders, ensuring on-time, complete deliveries. + Monitor and follow up on past due orders; communicate any delays or shortages to leadership. + Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality or delivery issues quickly and effectively. + Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery conditions to optimize cost and efficiency. + Track supplier performance and hold vendors accountable for meeting service levels. + Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage procurement data, lead times, quantities, and delivery schedules. + Support new product development by adding and structuring items in the system. + Continuously assess market conditions to inform sourcing decisions. + Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental goals. **Qualifications:** + **Experience:** + 3–5 years of purchasing/procurement experience required. + Previous experience in a manufacturing setting strongly preferred. + **Education:** + Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required. + **Technical Skills:** + Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., inventory management, order tracking). + Strong Excel and documentation skills. + **Certifications:** + APICS (CPIM) and/or NAPM (C.P.M.) certifications preferred; required within two years of hire. + **Soft Skills:** + Detail-oriented, organized, and strong at multitasking. + Effective communicator, especially under pressure. + Professional demeanor in all forms of communication. **Pre-Employment Requirements:** Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a **pre-employment drug screen and background check** . ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.