Purchasing Agent

Company: WOTM - Partners Professional
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Purchasing Agent What You’ll Do Plan and procure materials and components based on production schedules and forecasts Create and manage purchase orders using ERP/MRP systems Coordinate with production, engineering, and quality teams to support builds and changes Maintain accurate item, cost, and unit-of-measure data in ERP Monitor inventory levels to balance JIT requirements and minimize excess Manage supplier performance, delivery issues, and pricing discrepancies Support cost control initiatives and vendor optimization efforts Track KPIs such as inventory turnover, delivery accuracy, and cost variances Assist with month-end material cost review and inventory accuracy What We’re Looking For 3 years of experience in purchasing, buying, or material planning within manufacturing ERP/MRP experience required Strong Excel skills (analysis, tracking, reporting) Working knowledge of inventory costing (standard vs. last cost, UOM accuracy) Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Preferred (Not Required) Experience in electronics, electromechanical, or similar manufacturing environments Exposure to JIT, lean manufacturing, or kanban systems APICS CPIM or CSCP certification Familiarity with ISO or similar quality systems Additional Notes Office-based role with regular interaction with production operations Client details will be shared later in the interview process Company Description Our Professional Division works with clients as a stakeholder in their hiring strategy and process. We facilitate a solid match for our employees and clients, examining the experience and team dynamics required for a great match. Our professional team was handpicked from 25 years of recruiting and staffing experience to build our Professional team to be the best in the industry. We focus on professional placements in your Executive Placement, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Support areas. We place candidates leveraging direct hire, contract-to-hire, contingent, and “Smart Hire” modalities. Company Description Our Professional Division works with clients as a stakeholder in their hiring strategy and process. We facilitate a solid match for our employees and clients, examining the experience and team dynamics required for a great match. Our professional team was handpicked from 25 years of recruiting and staffing experience to build our Professional team to be the best in the industry. We focus on professional placements in your Executive Placement, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Support areas. We place candidates leveraging direct hire, contract-to-hire, contingent, and “Smart Hire” modalities.

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