Sr. Purchasing Agent

The Sr. Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing and executing purchasing activities across multiple commodities and suppliers to ensure the timely availability of materials needed to support manufacturing operations.  This role will manage supplier relationships, purchase orders, inventory levels, and material requirements while supporting cost, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Execute procurement strategies and purchasing plans that align with company goals, production requirements, and demand forecasts.
• Manage purchasing activities for multiple commodities and suppliers, including the creation and maintenance of purchase orders within the Infor LN ERP system.
• Monitor material requirements and supplier commitments to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Review and analyze purchasing, inventory, and material planning reports within the Infor LN ERP system to support purchasing decisions and identify potential supply issues.
• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and usage trends to optimize inventory investment and stock turnover while maintaining an uninterrupted supply of materials.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, addressing delivery, quality, pricing, and service issues as needed.
• Investigate and reconcile discrepancies involving quantities rece