Position Title: Purchasing Agent
Location: WHITE BLUFF, TN 37187
Position type: Full Time
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Description:
Summary & Responsibilities
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Agent is a key liaison between external suppliers and internal departments. This role demands high mathematical accuracy and analytical precision to support procurement decisions, cost evaluations, and inventory control. The ideal candidate will possess a strong aptitude for numbers, pricing analysis, and data-driven decision-making. They will negotiate optimal purchasing terms and ensure procurement activities meet production schedules and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualification:
Qualifications & Essential Competencies
Qualifications:
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
Prior purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills with attention to numerical accuracy.
Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) and ERP systems (preferably Axapta).
Ability to evaluate and interpret data trends, cost models, and usage patterns.
Demonstrated experience working in deadline-driven, cross-functional environments.
Essential Competencies:
Advanced math skills for cost comparison, unit conversions, material yield calculations, and pricing analysis.
Ability to set precise standards for raw material specifications based on production needs.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills involving multiple variables and constraints.
Ability to comprehend technical product details and supplier specifications.
Detail-oriented with a focus on reducing errors in purchasing records and inventory tracking.
Strong communication skills to convey numeric data and procurement decisions to stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
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