Purchasing Agent - ManufacturingTake ownership of your career and shape your future!Are you ready to become an employee owner? At Suburban Enterprises, you not only work for the company you own the company! The ideal candidate is happy where he/she is currently employed but is interested in a more self-directed work environment, increased responsibility, and the opportunity to grow into additional roles.
We would like to hire someone interested in a career, not a job, who wants to do the work and be recognized for a job well done!The role – Purchasing Agent - Manufacturing executes day-to-day procurement of raw materials, components, and supplies to keep production running on schedule, while managing inventory levels to avoid both stockouts and excess carrying costs.What you'll doProduction Material ProcurementIssue purchase orders for raw materials and components based on production schedulesSource and price materials to support manufacturing demandMonitor supplier lead times and adjust order timing to avoid production delaysSupport new product introduction sourcing as neededInventory ManagementMaintain min/max inventory levels and reorder pointsConduct or support cycle counts and inventory accuracy checksManage aging and obsolete inventory and coordinate dispositionReconcile inventory records within the systemVendor & Cost ManagementPlace and track orders with approved manufacturing suppliersVerify pricing against budgeted or standard cost before issuing POsFlag price discrepancies or supply chain risks to the Purchasing SupervisorProduction CoordinationPartner with Production and Operations on demand forecasts and schedule changesCommunicate material availability and delays proactivelySupport production planning meetings with material status updatesCoordinate with the Purchasing team on PO documentationProcess & DocumentationCreate standard processes for:PO issuance and approval routingInventory replenishment and cycle countsSupplier delivery trackingEnsure smooth transition from production plan ? material procurement and inventory availability, so production is never delayed by material shortagesWhat you bring (required experience)3+ years purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with inventory management and ERP/MRP systemsFamiliarity with production scheduling and demand forecastingStrong vendor relationship and negotiation skills at the transactional levelComfortable working closely with production/operations teamsComfortable holding peers and direct reports accountable to metrics; can use coaching, feedback and discipline effectivelyProven ability building performance metrics and supporting a strong culture between field and office.Bonus points for (preferred experience)Associate's or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or operations management — preferred, or equivalent working experienceWhat we offer – why choose Suburban Enterprises?Team member ownership: Work for a company where your contributions directly impact your futureCommitment to safety: Safety isn't just a priority; it's our promise to you and your familyCareer growth: This isn't just a job - it's a career path with opportunities for advancementContinuous learning: Investment in your professional developmentCollaborative culture: Work with a team that values respect, integrity, and excellenceComprehensive benefits: Competitive pay, ESOP, 401(K) with employer match, and no healthcare premium increases for 4 yearsReady to join us?Our high standards of service to our customers and clients require that we select only the top team members based on our culture and core values so please read and understand them or come with clarifying questions because we work, live, hire and promote by them. We will choose new team members with great care because the future of Suburban Enterprises rests with them.
You are here because we believe in your character and abilities.If you're passionate about innovation, committed to excellence, and ready to be part of a company that invests in its people, we want to hear from you. Help us create a better future through innovation and automation.We are an equal opportunity employer.