Purchasing Agent & Storeroom Supervisor; Sugar Refinery; MT

Purchasing Agent and Storeroom Supervisor

Location: Billings, MT

Salary: $75,000–$100,000 + Benefits + 401(k) with 6% Match + Relocation Assistance

Position Summary

The Purchasing Agent and Storeroom Supervisor is responsible for managing the full procure-to-pay process, placing and tracking purchase orders in SAP, and ensuring the plant receives the right products and services at the best value. This role is highly customer-focused, supporting production and maintenance operations while maintaining accurate inventory control and vendor relationships.

Candidate Benefits

• Direct Impact on Plant Performance: Play a critical role in supporting production and maintenance by ensuring materials, parts, and services are available when needed.
• Leadership Opportunity: Supervise and develop storeroom staff while partnering closely with maintenance, safety, and operations teams.
• High Visibility & Cross-Functional Exposure: Work directly with plant leadership, suppliers, AP, and the Purchasing Director, gaining broad operational insight.
• Continuous Improvement Focus: Drive cost savings, inventory accuracy, safety improvements, and process efficiencies within a core manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Procurement

• Review and verify purchase requisitions; clarify specifications and recommend alternatives when appropriate.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, confirm pricing and availability, and obtain competitive quotes when needed.
• Track open purchase orders, expedite deliveries, and resolve shipping discrepancies.
• Analyze purchasing data and trends to support planning, cost control, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and pursue cost savings and efficiency opportunities.

Inventory & Storeroom Management

• Oversee storeroom operations and supervise storekeeping staff.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, monitor stock levels, and conduct cycle counts.
• Ensure timely ordering of critical maintenance and operational supplies.
• Manage vendor documentation and inventory transaction accuracy.
• Partner with Safety and PPE suppliers to manage vending programs and prevent stockouts.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Support plant personnel and Accounts Payable in verifying receipts and resolving discrepancies.
• Work closely with maintenance to ensure proper inventory levels and material availability.
• Lead by example in safety, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business Management emphasis helpful).
• Purchasing and/or inventory experience preferred.
• Strong SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to improve safety, productivity, and quality.
• Solid leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Purchasing Director with dotted-line accountability to the Maintenance Manager.