Senior Purchasing Agent - Industrial Materials

Company : Crescent City Recruitment Group

Location : Richfield, WI, 53076

Posted Date : 28 October 2025

Job Details

Senior Purchasing Agent - Industrial Materials

5+ years of experience to procure industrial raw materials, mechanical, and electrical components is required
Base pay is $90,000
Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential for this role
Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
No remote as this is an on-site position
Full-time, permanent, W-2 employee
Full benefits, including a 401(k) with a match and profit sharing
Located in the Richfield, Wisconsin area

This full-time, permanent Senior Purchasing Agent - Industrial Materials career opportunity is at a stable, family-owned industrial manufacturer recognized as a leader in its field. The company has a strong reputation for valuing its employees, fostering a collaborative and hands-on work environment, and maintaining a culture of quality and integrity. With a history of excellence and a focus on building long-term relationships with both customers and employees, this is an ideal place to grow your career. The work is challenging and diverse, ensuring you are a key part of the entire production process. The duties and responsibilities should be as follows:

Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for a variety of raw materials, components, and services, ensuring materials arrive on schedule to meet production timelines
Negotiate pricing and establish relationships with suppliers to secure the best possible purchase price, quality, and delivery
Analyze daily material requirements from production schedules and requisitions, converting them into purchase orders
Strategically locate and investigate alternative suppliers for bid comparison and delivery requirements
Coordinate the handling of all RMAs and assist in resolving shipping and invoice issues
Participate in weekly production meetings to address any special purchasing or expediting needs

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

5+ years of experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing or fabrication environment
Proven ability to negotiate pricing and gather bids for both routine and high-value purchases
Experience with procuring various materials, including steel (sheet, tubing, structural), pumps, actuators, and electrical components
A solid understanding of inventory control and experience using ERP or custom purchasing software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A solid work history
Being a US citizen or green card holder
Having a residence within a 45-minute drive