Purchasing Agent

Position Summary: Tin-Mar, Inc. is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our manufacturing team in Huntsville, AL. This role is the primary purchasing position for the company and is responsible for buying everything needed to run our jobs and keep the shop operating — from raw material and hardware to tooling, consumables, and outside processing. The ideal candidate brings strong vendor-management and negotiation skills, a solid understanding of a machine shop environment, and the ability to keep material flowing to the floor on time and at the right cost with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities:

Purchase all materials, tooling, and supplies required for production and daily operations

Source and purchase raw material (bar stock, plate, castings, etc.) with proper traceability and certification

Purchase hardware, fasteners, and COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) items to job requirements

Purchase cutting tools, perishable tooling, and consumable shop supplies

Solicit and evaluate quotes for outside processing (heat treat, plating, anodizing, coatings, NDT, and other special processes) and manage those orders through completion

Solicit competitive quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times, and select vendors based on cost, quality, delivery, and capability

Create, issue, and track purchase orders from placement through receipt

Expedite orders and proactively communicate delivery status and potential delays to production and management

Ensure purchased material and services meet job and program requirements, including required material certifications, mill certs, and Certificates of Conformance

Support DoD and DFARS requirements for material sourcing, traceability, and documentation

Develop and maintain strong relationships with a qualified supplier base and onboard new vendors as needed

Coordinate with receiving and quality on incoming material discrepancies, returns, and supplier corrective actions

Monitor inventory levels of common materials and supplies to prevent shortages and production delays

Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing history, and vendor documentation

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and material specifications

Strong negotiation, organization, and vendor-management skills

Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage many active orders and priorities at once

Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across departments

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience purchasing for aerospace, defense, or government contract manufacturing

Familiarity with DFARS, material traceability, and cert/documentation requirements

Knowledge of common outside processes and metal-finishing vendors

Experience sourcing raw material, fasteners, and cutting tooling for a machine shop

Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work at a desk and computer for extended periods

Occasional walking on the shop floor and in receiving and inventory areas

Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs

Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

Schedule:

Monday – Thursday (7:00AM - 4:15PM), Friday (7:00AM - 12:00PM)

Overtime available based on production needs

Pay: $28.00 – $38.00 per hour (based on experience)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $38