Purchasing Agent

Vantage Recruiters

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Mobile, AL, us on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

At Vantage Recruiting, our mission is to offer proven results with professionalism and dedication. 

We’ve built our company around a single concept – relationships. We focus on the people we serve. We’re straightforward, consistent and 100% accountable. 


Move in the right direction today! 


The primary role of this position will be to assure site material and service requirements are met in the most competitive manner to keep the process unit operating profitably and capital projects supplied for timely construction. Will be responsible for creating Purchase Orders, and negotiating on behalf of the company with vendors to ensure that the company is receiving the best value. Position will manage open orders, and work with accounting to clear any issues. Assists with maintaining vendor files. The successful candidate will actively work to identify and rectify opportunities for self - improvement and process improvement.

  • Position requires a degree with technical emphasis in Engineering, Business Management and/or Purchasing.
  • Minimum 3 years of industrial purchasing experience required.
  • Experience with computerized business systems and material requirements planning systems is preferred
  • Experience with ISO9000 standards, Responsible Care initiatives, OSHA and EPA regulations are also desired.
  • Ability to use Multi Line Telephone and the following computer programs: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects, SAP

Call Vantage Recruiters at 251-479-4871 for more information today! 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Manage procurement, negotiate with vendors, create purchase orders, and ensure timely supply for operations.

Job title

Purchasing Agent

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

industrial manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Mobile, AL, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MS ExcelWordPowerPointProjectsSAPpurchasing

Preferred skills

ISO9000Responsible CareOSHAEPA

Specializations

vendor negotiationmaterial requirements planningISO9000SAP
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mobile, AL, USA

On-site City