Purchasing Agent Electrical Manufacturing

Adecco US, Inc. • Salt Lake City, UT • 2h ago

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Position Overview

Electrical Manufacture is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support its fast-paced and quality-driven operations. This role is responsible for planning and procuring materials in support of the manufacturing, ensuring production schedules are met efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in manufacturing or electronics environments, possess strong planning and communication skills, and demonstrate a solid understanding of cost structures and how procurement decisions impact inventory valuation and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and procure raw materials, components, and production supplies aligned with build schedules and forecasts.

Generate and manage purchase orders based on MRP outputs or planning needs, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support ongoing builds, proto@types, and engineering changes.

Maintain accurate item master data, including costs and units of measure, in the ERP system.

Manage supplier relationships and resolve delivery, pricing, or quality issues as needed.

Monitor inventory levels to support JIT objectives while minimizing excess.

Support vendor consolidation and cost-saving initiatives.

Track and report key performance indicators, including delivery accuracy, cost variances, and inventory turnover.

Collaborate with the CFO and accounting team during month-end close to analyze material cost variances and ensure accurate reporting.

Understand and ensure proper use of standard cost, last cost, and unit-of-measure accuracy.

Demonstrate working knowledge of the cost rollup procedure and how material costs affect final product cost.

Ensure that incorrect cost entries are identified and corrected to protect inventory valuation accuracy.

Assist with compliance and documentation required for customer, audit, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.

At least 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or planning within manufacturing or electronics.

Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle) and maintaining item-level purchasing data.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel for procurement analysis, reporting, and inventory tracking.

Understanding of cost rollups, standard vs. last cost, and unit-of-measure impacts on inventory and cost reporting.

Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Collaborative mindset with a team-oriented approach and excellent communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the electrical, electromechanical sector is a plus.

Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other quality systems.

Knowledge of kanban, lean manufacturing, or vendor-managed inventory models.

Familiarity with cost accounting principles related to manufacturing.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based with regular interaction on the production floor.

Occasional travel to suppliers or vendors may be required.

Requires use of ERP software, spreadsheets, and procurement systems

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the @type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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