Purchasing Agent – Manufacturing & Industrial

This position involves sourcing materials, managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring production teams have the materials and supplies needed to maintain efficient operations. Applicants should highlight their experience with manufacturing procurement, purchase orders, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, supplier management, and inventory coordination on their resumes.

Purchasing Agent – Manufacturing & Industrial Procurement

Location: Tulsa, OK
Pay: $24/Hour
Experience: 2–3 Years of Manufacturing Purchasing Experience Required
Education: No Degree Required
Job Order #: 155548

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent for a manufacturing opportunity in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This position involves sourcing materials, managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring production teams have the materials and supplies needed to maintain efficient operations.

This opportunity is ideal for an up-and-coming purchasing professional with 2–3 years of hands-on experience who is eager to develop their procurement skills and grow within a manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have experience with industrial purchasing, supplier communication, inventory management, and ERP/MRP systems. Strong Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities are essential.

No college degree is required. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided, including training on the company's specific purchasing and ERP systems.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a growing, employee-owned manufacturing company.

Required Experience & Qualifications

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  Minimum 2–3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required
  
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  Experience sourcing and purchasing raw materials, components, and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies
  
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  Familiarity with purchase orders, supplier quotes, pricing, and delivery tracking
  
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  Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as Epicor, SAP, NetSuite, or similar platforms
  
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  Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and basic data analysis
  
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  Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with vendors and internal departments
  
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  Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
  
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  Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet purchasing deadlines
  
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  Understanding of inventory management and material availability
  
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  Ability to work independently and collaborate with production teams
  

Blueprint reading, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical specification experience are strong advantages.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with sourcing, quoting, and purchasing raw materials, manufacturing components, and MRO supplies based on production schedules and inventory requirements.

Prepare and issue purchase orders, track supplier deliveries, and ensure materials arrive according to production needs.

Communicate with vendors to resolve pricing discrepancies, quality concerns, delivery delays, and other purchasing issues.

Maintain accurate purchasing records in the company's ERP system, including purchase order status, supplier performance, and material costs.

Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Accounting departments to coordinate purchasing requirements and maintain cost efficiency.

Support vendor qualification, supplier negotiations, and ongoing relationship management.

Monitor inventory levels and assist with stock replenishment planning, cycle counts, and material availability.

Expedite critical orders and coordinate freight or transportation arrangements when necessary.

Review purchasing information, identify potential cost-saving opportunities, and support improvements to procurement processes.

Maintain organized documentation and follow established purchasing procedures.

Manufacturing Purchasing & Procurement

Candidates will support daily purchasing operations for an industrial manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include obtaining supplier quotes, comparing pricing and lead times, purchasing materials, and tracking orders through delivery.

Experience purchasing raw materials, fabricated components, and industrial supplies is especially valuable.

Candidates should understand how purchasing decisions affect production schedules, inventory availability, and manufacturing costs.

ERP Systems, Excel & Purchasing Records

This position requires strong computer skills and experience working with purchasing or inventory management software.

Candidates should be familiar with ERP/MRP systems such as Epicor, SAP, NetSuite, or similar platforms.

Previous experience with the company's specific ERP system is not required, as training will be provided.

Strong Excel proficiency is important, including experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and organizing purchasing data.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate purchase orders, supplier information, inventory records, and cost data.

Supplier Relations & Inventory Coordination

Communicate regularly with suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate terms, confirm delivery schedules, and resolve purchasing concerns.

Coordinate with Production and Engineering personnel to ensure required materials and components are available when needed.

Assist with inventory monitoring, replenishment planning, and expediting urgent orders to prevent production delays.

Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a Purchasing Agent, Manufacturing Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Coordinator, or Industrial Buyer is preferred.

Experience with the following is especially valuable:

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  Metal fabrication, HVAC, or pressure vessel manufacturing
  
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  Industrial purchasing and raw material procurement
  
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  Blueprint reading and technical specifications
  
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  Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  
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  ERP/MRP purchasing systems
  
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  Vendor negotiation and supplier management
  
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  Inventory planning and material coordination
  
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  ISO 9001 or ASME manufacturing standards
  
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  APICS or CPM certification or related coursework
  

A college degree or professional purchasing certification is not required.

Work Environment & Training

This position supports purchasing and procurement operations within a manufacturing environment.

Candidates must be comfortable using computers, reviewing purchasing documentation, communicating with suppliers, and coordinating with multiple departments.

The company provides comprehensive on-the-job training to help employees become familiar with its purchasing procedures, ERP system, and manufacturing operations.

The opportunity offers professional development within a growing, employee-owned company.

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for consideration and reference Job Order #155548.

Candidates must have at least 2–3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. No college degree is required.

Applicants should highlight their experience with manufacturing procurement, purchase orders, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, supplier management, and inventory coordination on their resumes.

Apply online or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel – Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM

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