Purchasing Agent

Job Summary

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we've been addressing the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you'll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America's Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list. CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders.


As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Kemco Systems plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you'll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing to efficiently and cost-effectively support organizational operations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience generating all purchase orders for raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies. This individual will also be required to plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventories in support of production schedules and business demands.


Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Sources equipment, goods, and services along with vendor identification and management
• Reviews purchase requisitions and confers with suppliers to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Receives price quotes from vendors, compare quotes against requirements and the budget.
• Negotiate pricing and closes deals with optimal terms.
• Resolves any shipment errors with suppliers.
• Support the development and implementation of new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Enters purchase orders for OE, AM, and stock for (4) brands. Includes fabrication PO's along with buyout items.
• Assists in input and updating min/max data on stock/raw material.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications with all stakeholders.
• Places purchase orders and follow up accordingly.
• Acts and works in supplier management role with key/critical suppliers.
• Coordinates all domestic subcontracting and kitting programs.
• Reviews, selects and negotiates terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Places purchase orders for assigned material and services to support production and business operations.
• Conducts follow up, expedites, and updates open purchase orders accordingly.
• Maintains purchase order delivery dates.
• Maintains D365 ERP data for prices, lead time, etc. for assigned purchased item part number.
• Processes requests for quotation and requests for information to support the estimating and sales quotation process.
• Processes returns to suppliers via the nonconformance procedure, request return authorization numbers, process shipping memos, bills of lading and labels.
• Coordinates discrepant material with CWS's shipping department.
• Distributes forms, complete information and file forms in NCR book and RTV book.
• Develops and issues corrective action to supplier as required and tracks to completion.
• Manages the company MRB process.
• Assist finance in the resolution of accounts payable issues as necessary.
• Provides oversight and management for VMI activities.
• Maintains the Approved Supplier List and participates as an active member of the SDMT.
• Maintains a clean, safe and unobstructed workplace environment.
• These duties are not exclusive and with consideration of your job requirements and other skills, the job description can be added to or taken away from at the discretion of your immediate supervisor.
• Other job duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business. Administration or equivalent
• 3-5 years' experience purchasing in a sub-contract, manufacturing, or project environment
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management required
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Ability to gather and analyze data
• Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis on excel
• Solid judgement, decision making skills and leadership capabilities
• Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Exceptional negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• D365

ADA Requirements:
Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. This is mostly sedentary role.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves standing most of the time.

We Offer:
We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.


At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.


ABOUT US
CECO's Commitment to Our People


At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you're a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.


ABOUT CECO
CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.


We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us.


Equal Opportunity Employer
CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.


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