Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

From sourcing to delivery, you make it happen! Join us as a purchasing agent supporting precision manufacturing.

We are a family-owned precision manufacturing company, established in 1993, specializing in machining, metal fabrication, and sheet metal manufacturing. Known for our "Customer First" approach, we combine skilled craftsmanship with strict adherence to quality standards.

Serving industries such as aerospace, medical, semiconductor, and advanced security, we are committed to delivering high-quality products on time while continuously improving to meet our customers' evolving needs.

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

• Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
• Holiday Pay
• Teladoc (online care)
• Referral Bonus Incentive
• Weekly Pay
• 401k
• And More!

Purchasing Agent Details:

• Temp-to-Hire position
• $ 20.00 / hour
• Full Time work available
• First Shift (Monday through Friday from 07:30am to 04:00pm)

As a Purchasing Agent, you will play a key role in supporting sales and production by ensuring materials, tools, and services are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance, including negotiating pricing and terms
• Create, track, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and services
• Translate MRP requirements and requisitions into purchasing actions while maintaining accurate vendor and order records
• Resolve purchasing discrepancies and collaborate with internal teams to support production and sales needs

Purchasing Agent Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Familiarity with metals and metalworking/finishing processes
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, sometimes noisy environment
• Basic proficiency in Excel and general computer systems
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands Customer service-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Applicant may be subject to a background check
• Pre-employment drug screen (Excluding THC) is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.