Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent | $73,000–$83,000 | In-Office | Direct Hire | Omaha, NE

What Matters Most:

• Salary: $73,000–$83,000 DOE
• Full-time, salaried/exempt position
• In-office in Omaha, NE
• Direct hire opportunity
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing program
• Paid vacation, personal time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education and professional development

Job Description:

Put your purchasing experience to work with an established manufacturer where your decisions help keep production moving.

In this role, you will build supplier relationships, manage purchase orders, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production Scheduling, and Sourcing. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, asks thoughtful questions, and takes ownership of the details that keep production on track.

Key Requirements:

• Purchasing experience required;
  2–3 years of purchasing, procurement, or related experience desired
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• ERP experience preferred, with SAP a plus
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification
• Demonstrated employment stability

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and manage purchase orders and procurement records in SAP
• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and track critical materials
• Evaluate supplier performance and expedite deliveries as needed
• Partner with internal teams to resolve supplier quality and delivery issues
• Verify and approve invoice pricing and quantities
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and establish stocking levels
• Build and maintain productive supplier relationships
• Support quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives

Your New Organization:

Join an established manufacturer where your purchasing expertise helps keep production moving and supports the quality customers depend on. Work closely with engineering, operations, and production teams, building supplier relationships and solving challenges that make a daily impact. With comprehensive benefits, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement, this organization offers an opportunity to contribute while investing in your future.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base salary range for this position is $73,000–$83,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.