Purchasing Agent

Overview

Our partner is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support full‑cycle procurement activities, including supplier selection, purchase order management, expediting, and coordination with operations. This role will work closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure materials and services are purchased accurately, on time, and in alignment with production needs. The Purchasing Agent will also support continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing function.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal requisitions for materials and services in a timely and professional manner.
• Generate RFQs, evaluate supplier responses, and select vendors based on price, quality, and delivery.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders from initiation through receiving.
• Work directly with vendors to resolve pricing, delivery, and quality issues; communicate order status to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate vendor, product, and purchasing data within NetSuite and other procurement systems.
• Partner with operations and shop leadership to provide updates on delivery schedules and material availability.
• Support inventory planning by ensuring timely purchasing aligned with production requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance purchasing processes and service levels.
• Maintain consistent attendance, meet deadlines, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Utilize Excel and other tools to track, analyze, and report on purchasing activity.
• Perform additional duties and projects as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Two‑ to four‑year degree and/or 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Hands‑on experience managing the full purchasing cycle from requisition through receiving.
• Experience generating and managing RFQs/RFPs.
• Direct vendor‑facing experience, including expediting and issue resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors, purchase orders, and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with NetSuite or similar ERP/purchasing systems.
• Strong Excel skills and general computer proficiency.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities with the ability to meet deadlines.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting inventory planning and coordination with operations.
• Vendor negotiations related to pricing, delivery, and service.
• Experience supporting multiple internal departments in a manufacturing or operations‑focused environment.
• Demonstrated involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and within a cross‑functional team.
  
  

Work Environment

This position is based in a modern, newly renovated office environment with regular interaction across departments. The workspace includes unique amenities such as a 12‑hole mini golf course, a breakroom with snack machines and an espresso maker, and an on‑site gym. The Purchasing Agent will occasionally visit the shop floor and will regularly engage with both internal stakeholders and external vendors. The company offers a close‑knit culture, strong benefits, and an unlimited PTO policy that employees actively use.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $93600.00/yr.

Full ASI benefit coverage Full benefits package and 5 different package structures to choose from HSA Contribution Unlimited PTO 3% 401k match on 6% contribution

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.