Job Description

Experienced Buyer / Purchasing Agent

Drive purchasing, supplier relationships, and material availability for a growing manufacturing operation.

Company Profile

An established manufacturing and fabrication company serving commercial and industrial customers with precision-made products and services. The company operates in a professional, team-oriented environment where attention to detail, reliability, and quality are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in purchasing and manufacturing operations with hands-on training and room to grow.

What's in it for you?

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

• Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
• Holiday Pay
• Teladoc (online care)
• Referral Bonus Incentive
• Weekly Pay
• 401k
• And More!

Experienced Buyer / Purchasing Agent Details:

• Temp-to-Hire position
• $17.00 / hour
• Full Time work available
• First Shift ( Monday through Friday from 08:00am to 04:30am )

• Manage purchasing: Source and purchase raw materials, components, hardware, and supplies needed for production.
• Own purchase orders: Create, maintain, and monitor POs while ensuring accurate pricing, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Manage suppliers: Obtain quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, track supplier performance, and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Keep production moving: Monitor inventory, forecasts, and material requirements while expediting critical or past-due materials.
• Collaborate across teams: Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, Inventory, Shipping/Receiving, and Accounting to prevent shortages and resolve issues.

Experienced Buyer / Purchasing Agent Qualifications:

• 3+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing purchasing processes.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate pricing, inventory, usage, and lead times.
• Ability to understand BOMs, part numbers, specifications, inventory requirements, and production schedules.
• Strong supplier-management, negotiation, organization, and follow-up skills with a high sense of urgency.

• Applicant may be subject to a background check
• Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.

How to Apply:

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Raleigh, NC

2621 Spring Forest

Raleigh, NC 27616

(919) 359-2284

raleigh.nc@elwoodstaffing.com

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