Purchasing Agent

Insight Global is seeking a Purchasing Agent for a leading precision manufacturing and engineering client in Fairfield, OH. The Purchasing Agent supports the procurement process by creating and managing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, verifying documentation, and ensuring materials are delivered according to project schedules. This is a highly administrative role focused on PO management, supplier follow-up, and invoice coordination.

Key Responsibilities
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders.
• Obtain supplier quotes and coordinate pricing, delivery schedules, and documentation.
• Monitor PO status and follow up on acknowledgements, deliveries, and open orders.
• Verify invoices against POs, receiving records, and required documentation for payment processing.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Accounting to support procurement needs.
• Maintain supplier records, purchasing files, and ERP/MRP system data.
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy before PO issuance.
• Assist with supplier quality, delivery, pricing, and documentation issues.
• Coordinate receipt of certifications, compliance documents, and supplier records.
• Support inventory, receiving, and material control activities as needed.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support procurement process improvements and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Escalate purchasing and supplier issues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, accounting, or related experience.
• Experience obtaining quotations, issuing purchase orders, and managing supplier communications.
• Experience working in manufacturing, ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 environments, highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to read basic drawings and review procurement documentation.
• Strong written communication skills and experience working with suppliers.

Key Skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable managing 20-30+ POs per week and tracking open orders.
• Ability to write professional emails and communicate with suppliers.
• Experience reviewing invoices, purchasing documents, and procurement records.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, resolve issues, and follow through on outstanding items.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.