purchasing agent

Maldonaldo Nursery & Landscaping Inc.

<div><p>Maldonado Nursery &amp; Landscaping, Inc. is the landscape partner of choice. We&rsquo;re devoted to providing top-quality landscape services to both commercial and residential clients at competitive prices.</p><p>
</p><p>We service San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, and the Rio Grande Valley. We are one of the largest family-owned landscape and irrigation contractors in the South Texas region as well as one of the largest privately held Hispanic businesses in the United States.</p><p>
</p><p>Keeping our mission statement and core values at the forefront of our daily operations is our commitment to our clients and employees. Check out our website to learn more about our mission and team: https://mnlsa.com/</p><p>
</p><p>We're thrilled to share that we've ranked on the Lawn &amp; Landscape Top 100 list for 2025! This recognition speaks to the hard work, dedication, and passion our team brings to every project. Join our team and be a part of a 39-year legacy that continues to serve the Southern Region of Texas!</p><p>
</p><p></p><p>Purchasing Agent</p><p>
</p><p>The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the company&rsquo;s day-to-day procurement activities across multiple branches and job sites. This role ensures materials, equipment, and services are sourced competitively, delivered on time, and aligned with project budgets. The Purchasing Agent works closely with Construction Estimating, Superintendents, and Branch leadership to maintain inventory levels, control direct costs, and support successful project execution.</p><p>
</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>
</p><p></p><p><b>Purchase Order &amp; Cost Control</b></p><ul><li>Process daily purchase orders and manage high-volume PO activity.</li><li>Process invoices through operating platform.</li><li>Maintain and update the Open PO report.</li><li>Log daily order summary costs and track committed expenditures.</li><li>Trace and resolve delinquent deliveries from purchase orders.</li><li>Track and log equipment rentals, ensuring proper billing and return documentation.</li><li>Propose improvements to purchasing systems to improve vendor relationships and reduce costs.</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>Inventory &amp; Field Coordination</b></p><ul><li>Coordinate with Superintendents and Branch Managers to monitor current material inventory levels at shops and yards.</li><li>Ensure proper supplies and materials arrive at job sites on schedule.</li><li>Obtain delivery certifications and verify materials received against purchase orders.</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>Documentation &amp; Administrative Support</b></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain accurate purchasing records, files, and vendor documentation.</li><li>Assist with processing invoices and researching discrepancies with Branch Managers in a timely manner.</li><li>Coordinate with Accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies, returns, replacements, and credit assignments.</li><li>Maintain compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.</li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>Cross-Department Collaboration</b></p><ul><li>Work collaboratively with Estimating, Field Operations, Construction, and Accounting teams to ensure project timelines and cost objectives are met.</li><li>Support project teams in maintaining budget control and cost visibility.</li><li>Promote company culture through ethical decision-making, accountability, and professionalism.</li><li>Able to sit onsite five days a week</li></ul><p>
</p><ul><li>Bilingual a plus!</li></ul></div>

Purchasing Agent

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Fast Cell Repair

<p><b>Job Title:</b> China Sourcing Agent (Accessories &amp; Parts)</p><p><b>Company Name:</b> Fast Cell Repair Ltd.<br/><b>Job Type:</b> Full-Time<br/><b>Location:</b> Remote<br/><b>Monthly Salary:</b> PKR 50,000 &ndash; 60,000 (based on experience)</p><p><b>About Us:</b></p><p>Fast Cell Repair Ltd. is expanding its mobile accessories and parts supply chain. We are looking for a reliable and experienced <b>China Sourcing Agent</b> to manage purchasing, supplier coordination, and logistics from China.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Source and identify reliable suppliers and factories in China (Alibaba, Made-in-China, Global Sources, trade shows, referrals)</li><li>Evaluate and verify supplier legitimacy (business licenses, factory audits, reviews)</li><li>Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and Incoterms</li><li>Issue purchase orders and manage all sourcing documentation (contracts, pro-forma invoices)</li><li>Coordinate quality control and pre-shipment inspections when required</li><li>Manage shipping and logistics by coordinating with freight forwarders</li><li>Track shipments and resolve any delivery or logistics issues</li><li>Coordinate secure payments (Alibaba Trade Assurance, escrow, approved methods)</li><li>Provide weekly sourcing and progress reports to management</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Proven experience in China sourcing and supplier verification</li><li>Strong negotiation and communication skills</li><li>Good English communication (written &amp; verbal)</li><li>Reliable internet connection and online availability</li><li>Experience in mobile accessories, parts, or tech products is a strong asset</li></ul><p><b>What We Offer:</b></p><ul><li>Stable monthly salary (PKR 50,000 &ndash; 60,000)</li><li>Long-term opportunity with a growing company</li><li>Remote working flexibility</li><li>Performance-based growth opportunities</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs60,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

China Sourcing & Procurement Agent

HRPartner

<p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p>We are seeking a skilled and responsible Purchaser to manage procurement activities and ensure timely availability of materials and supplies. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation skills and a good understanding of market trends.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Identify and evaluate reliable suppliers and vendors.</li><li>Negotiate prices, payment terms, and contracts.</li><li>Prepare purchase orders and maintain procurement records.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment.</li><li>Coordinate with warehouse and accounts departments.</li><li>Ensure quality standards and cost control in purchasing.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or relevant field.</li><li>Minimum 2&ndash;3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement.</li><li>Strong negotiation and communication skills.</li><li>Good knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel).</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.</li></ul><p><b>Salary &amp; Benefits:</b></p><ul><li>Market competitive salary</li><li>Growth opportunities</li><li>Other benefits as per company policy</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Purhaser

Gibraltar Fabrication

<div><p>The <b>Buyer </b>is responsible for procuring materials, goods, and services required to support manufacturing and operational needs. This role ensures the timely availability of raw materials, components, and outsourced services while maintaining competitive pricing, quality standards, and reliable supplier performance. The Buyer works closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Logistics, and Finance to support production schedules, inventory management, and project requirements.</p>
<p><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></p>
<ul><li>Procure materials, components, supplies, and services required for manufacturing and operational activities.</li>
<li>Convert purchase requisitions into accurate and timely purchase orders within the ERP system.</li>
<li>Coordinate with inventory and logistics teams to maintain appropriate material levels and prevent shortages.</li>
<li>Source, evaluate, and onboard new vendors and suppliers.</li>
<li>Solicit and evaluate competitive quotes to ensure cost-effective purchasing.</li>
<li>Monitor market conditions, supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and material availability.</li>
<li>Provide product or material pricing information to Sales or estimating teams to support quoting activities.</li>
<li>Procure outsourced services such as coatings, fabrication, or other production-related resources as required.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation within the ERP system.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Sales to support operational and production needs.</li>
<li>Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent pricing, quality, and delivery performance.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What You Bring</b></p>
<ul><li>Experience procuring materials, goods, or services in a manufacturing or industrial environment.</li>
<li>Understanding of purchasing processes, procurement workflows, and supplier management.</li>
<li>Ability to negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills for evaluating quotes, supplier performance, and total cost considerations.</li>
<li>Strong organizational and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Attention to detail when managing purchase orders, pricing, and procurement documentation.</li>
<li>Experience using ERP purchasing systems.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Education | Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li>
<li>Minimum 2+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.</li>
<li>Experience sourcing raw materials, components, or production services.</li>
<li>Experience working with domestic and international suppliers.</li>
<li>Familiarity with product costing, price analysis, and supplier performance evaluation.</li>
</ul>
<p>M/V/EOE</p></div>

Buyer

<div><p>The <b>Steel Buyer </b>is responsible for procuring structural steel, raw materials, coatings, and outsourced fabrication services required to support manufacturing and project operations. This role ensures the timely availability of steel products and related materials while maintaining competitive pricing, quality standards, and reliable supplier performance. The Buyer works closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Logistics, and Finance to support production schedules, inventory planning, and project requirements.</p>
<p><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></p>
<ul><li>Procure structural steel, plate, tubing, raw materials, and fabrication supplies required for manufacturing and project operations.</li>
<li>Convert purchase requisitions into accurate and timely purchase orders within the ERP system.</li>
<li>Coordinate with inventory and logistics teams to maintain appropriate material levels and prevent shortages.</li>
<li>Source, evaluate, and onboard steel mills, service centers, and fabrication vendors.</li>
<li>Solicit and evaluate competitive quotes to ensure cost-effective purchasing.</li>
<li>Monitor steel market conditions, pricing trends, material availability, and supplier capabilities.</li>
<li>Provide material pricing information to Sales and estimating teams to support quoting activities.</li>
<li>Procure specialized coatings, outsourced fabrication services, and other external production resources as needed.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation within the ERP system.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Sales to support production and project needs.</li>
<li>Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent pricing, quality, and delivery performance.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What You Bring</b></p>
<ul><li>Experience procuring steel materials, fabrication services, or industrial manufacturing supplies.</li>
<li>Understanding of steel purchasing processes, supplier management, and procurement workflows.</li>
<li>Ability to negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills for evaluating quotes, supplier performance, and total cost considerations.</li>
<li>Strong organizational and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</li>
<li>Attention to detail when managing purchase orders, pricing, and procurement documentation.</li>
<li>Experience using ERP purchasing systems.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Education | Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li>
<li>Minimum 2+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing or steel fabrication environment.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.</li>
<li>Experience sourcing steel materials, coatings, or fabricated components.</li>
<li>Experience working with domestic and international steel suppliers or service centers.</li>
<li>Familiarity with product costing, price analysis, and steel market pricing trends.</li></ul></div>

Steel Buyer

Lumicor

<div><div>Lumicor designs, develops, and manufactures innovative architectural panels, resin solutions, and dimensional wall tiles for architects and designers to enhance spaces with light, color, texture, and shape. Our architectural products bring an element of design inspiration, mood, and light play to interiors using natural, man-made, and digitally inspired designs. www.Lumicor.com</div>
<div><b>The Opportunity:</b></div>
<div>We are a team of professionals that thrive on collaboration and pioneering new ideas. We embrace challenges with a &ldquo;can do&rdquo; attitude. We work hard, celebrate our successes, appreciate one another, and have fun!</div>
<div></div><div><b>Position Title: Buyer</b></div>
<div>Lumicor is seeking a smart and motivated, forward thinking problem solver to join our Procurement Team. The ideal candidate will work in collaboration with the Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Agents to conduct the day-to-day purchasing activities for the company. The candidate will contribute to ensure on time delivery and manage inventory levels. This position requires the candidate to be able to exercise discretion and independent judgement. This position will report to the Purchasing Manager.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Responsibilities</b></div>
<div>The responsibilities of the Buyer include:</div>
<ul><li>Perform daily MRP reports, issue Purchase Orders and adjust reorder points and safety stock accordingly for raw materials and supplies</li>
<li>Update item spreadsheets and item cards for forecasting, planning and informational archiving</li>
<li>Process purchase requisitions and PO requests for other departments</li>
<li>Order custom supplies, hardware, services, materials, etc. as required</li>
<li>Communicate scheduled delivery times and/or delays with stakeholders</li>
<li>Manage and monitor open Purchase Orders to ensure on time delivery and pricing accuracy</li>
<li>Manage inventory (including inventory adjustments) and order office supplies and shop supplies</li>
<li>Monitor emails and respond to requests in a timely manner</li>
<li>Check raw material availability for multi-level assemblies using item BOM&rsquo;s</li>
<li>Check raw material lead times with vendors and communicate information to stakeholders</li>
<li>Manage and negotiate pricing for materials and supplies</li>
<li>Prepare requests for quotation on raw materials and services</li>
<li>Monitor Vendor quality and issuing Supplier Corrective Action Requests</li>
<li>Assisting in researching new raw materials and services</li>
<li>Assist Purchasing Manager with other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Skills &amp; Competencies</b></div>
<ul><li>1 year of Buying/Planning experience or College Graduate preferred</li>
<li>Experience with Intuitive and MS Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li>
<li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li>
<li>Strong negotiation skills</li>
<li>Ability to manage work flow in a rapidly changing environment</li>
</ul><ul><li>Professional and courteous communication with vendors and other team members</li>
</ul><ul><li>Outgoing and engaging personality is a plus</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Benefits &amp; Perks:</b></div>
<ul><li>401K Match</li>
<li>Health/ Dental/ Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Eight paid holidays and competitive vacation accruals.</li>
<li>Positive employee culture.</li>
<li>Casual dress and work environment.</li>
<li>Game room</li>
<li>Recognition from peers or supervisors through the Lumicard and Gold Card programs with various prizes/rewards.</li>
<li>Quarterly breakfast break &ndash; Continental breakfast served, prize drawings, company announcements, and Q&amp;A session.</li>
<li>Monthly social lunch or happy hour event.</li>
<li>Avanti Market &ndash; fresh, frozen, and packaged food, snacks &amp; beverages are available.</li>
<li>Bring your dog to work J (vet documents required).</li>
<li>A company vehicle is available for scheduled employee use.</li>
<li>Bicycles are available to use on breaks or during lunch.</li>
<li>Close to the Sound Transit Tukwila station.</li>
</ul><div><b>Compensation</b></div>
<ul><li>Salary range: $52,000 - $62,000</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits package</li></ul></div>

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