Purchasing Agent – Manufacturing

Job Details:Purchasing Agent – ManufacturingThe Purchasing Agent owns end-to-end sourcing and procurement of raw materials, consumables, and MRO supplies supporting aerospace, defense, and manufacturing operations. This role drives cost, quality, delivery, and compliance through MRP-driven planning, supplier performance management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations in a regulated environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSource and procure raw materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, rubber), consumables, and MRO supplies for production.Manage suppliers end-to-end: onboarding, qualification, performance tracking (KPIs), and corrective actions.Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to deliver cost savings while meeting aerospace/defense compliance and traceability standards.Drive supplier performance and recovery: improve lead times, expedite critical orders, and resolve shortages.Leverage ERP/MRP systems to analyze demand, planned orders, and inventory—acting on system outputs, not just processing PO's.Convert MRP signals into purchase orders, balancing inventory levels with production and program schedules.Issue and manage RFQs and POs, ensuring competitive sourcing and full documentation compliance.Partner with Engineering and Quality to align on specifications, drawings, and supplier capabilities.Resolve supplier quality issues (non-conformances) through root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA).Monitor open orders and inventory, proactively mitigating supply risk and supporting on-time production.Reconcile invoices and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.Maintain accurate supplier and procurement data, including pricing, performance, and compliance records.Qualifications5 years of purchasing experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.Proven experience in supplier management, KPI tracking, negotiations, and lead time recovery.Strong ERP/MRP expertise, with the ability to interpret and act on system-driven demand.Familiarity with AS9100/ISO and traceability requirements preferred.Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents.Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.Work EnvironmentOn-site in a manufacturing environment.KeywordsPurchasing Agent, Buyer, Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing, MRO, Supplier Management, ERP, MRP, AS9100, ProcurementApply – please send a resume as a Word Doc or PDF attachment to steve@libertyjobs.comCall/Text: 484-567-2081#manufacturing#supplychain#purchasing#associate#midsenior