Purchasing Agent
Actalent • Middletown, NY • Posted July 01, 2026
Position Overview
Job Title: Purchasing AgentJob Description
The Purchasing Agent reviews demand, inventory, forecasts, and system recommendations to determine purchasing needs for assigned materials and suppliers. This role creates and manages purchase orders, monitors supplier performance, and supports production and customer requirements through timely and accurate purchasing activities. The position focuses on tactical, day-to-day execution of purchasing tasks, including expediting orders, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate data in ERP/MRP systems, while supporting cost savings and inventory optimization initiatives.
Responsibilities
+ Review demand, inventory levels, forecasts, and system recommendations to determine purchasing requirements for assigned materials and suppliers.
+ Create, issue, revise, and manage purchase orders while ensuring pricing, lead times, quantities, and supplier requirements are accurate and up to date.
+ Monitor supplier co...
The Purchasing Agent reviews demand, inventory, forecasts, and system recommendations to determine purchasing needs for assigned materials and suppliers. This role creates and manages purchase orders, monitors supplier performance, and supports production and customer requirements through timely and accurate purchasing activities. The position focuses on tactical, day-to-day execution of purchasing tasks, including expediting orders, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate data in ERP/MRP systems, while supporting cost savings and inventory optimization initiatives.
Responsibilities
+ Review demand, inventory levels, forecasts, and system recommendations to determine purchasing requirements for assigned materials and suppliers.
+ Create, issue, revise, and manage purchase orders while ensuring pricing, lead times, quantities, and supplier requirements are accurate and up to date.
+ Monitor supplier co...