Title: Purchasing Agent
Location: Moorsetown, NJ 08057
Type: 3 month contract-to-hire
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year
Are you an experienced purchasing professional with a background in manufacturing? We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support procurement operations, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure the timely sourcing of raw materials and supplies needed to support production.
Responsibilities
- Manage the purchasing process for raw materials, supplies, goods, and services.
- Source materials from domestic and international suppliers while ensuring competitive pricing and reliable delivery.
- Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and identify alternative sourcing options when needed.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and freight costs with suppliers.
- Monitor inventory levels and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Kanban principles.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience required.
- Experience purchasing raw materials in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience working with domestic and international suppliers preferred.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, inventory control, and continuous improvement principles preferred.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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