Purchasing Agent - Metal Manufacturing

TruPath

Mendota Heights, Minnesota

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$60,000–$80,000

SKILLS

Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Demand Forecasting/Planning, High School Diploma, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Market Analysis, Metal Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Negotiation Skills, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Safety Process, Supply Chain, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing

LOCATION

Mendota Heights, Minnesota

POSTED

18 days ago

We are a well-established and continually growing organization in the Metal Manufacturing Industry seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to lead purchasing and procurement activities and ensure timely, cost-effective, and reliable acquisition of materials and goods at our facility in St Paul, MN (relocation assistance is available). This role oversees the full procurement cycle, including supplier sourcing and development, contract negotiation, and inventory optimization.

The ideal candidate will have strengths in negotiation, market analysis, contract management, and inventory management, along with the desire to find a long-term career opportunity with a structured and advancing organization offering lots of room for growth.

Responsibilities:

Initiate, prepare, process, and verify purchase orders following established guidelines to ensure timely delivery of materials and goods.
Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and supplier interactions.
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to expand and strengthen the supply base.
Negotiate contracts on behalf of the organization to secure favorable terms, pricing, and cost reductions.
Track and maintain optimal inventory levels to ensure material availability without overstocking.
Follow established safety procedures and maintain compliance with Medical, OSHA, and ISO standards.

Qualifications:

1+ year of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related experience.
Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Experience managing suppliers and purchase orders.
Knowledge of inventory management and demand planning principles.
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
JobBOSS software experience preferred.
Skills in Microsoft outlook, excel, etc.

This is a direct hire, long-term career opportunity; the starting base pay range is $65K-$80K plus benefits and incentives. If you are interested in joining a growing manufacturing team where you'll have a direct impact on supplier performance, inventory management, and operational success, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Company

TruPath

TruPath provides businesses with culturally aligned talent. We’re a dynamic recruiting firm with the ability to identify candidates for a variety of roles across multiple industries.

Our “niche” is in our process. Each search is customized to meet the specific needs of our client and the position they seek to fill. Our flexibility and tenure have enabled us to identify employees for a wide array of positions, ranging from the manufacturing floor to the boardroom. I

Initially founded as Job Brokers, Inc. in 2002, TruPath represents our evolution of recruiting in today's employment environment.

COMPANY SIZE

10 to 19 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2002

WEBSITE

http://trupathsearch.com/