Senior Purchasing Agent

USNR is a global leader in the forest products equipment industry, manufacturing and automation systems to produce lumber, plywood, finger-jointed components, and engineered wood products. Pushing the limits of technology has made USNR the premier producer of forest products equipment in the world.

USNR offers a safe and rewarding work environment with opportunities and challenges that help employees grow professionally. Home to a dynamic team of people from a wide range of backgrounds, USNR provides everyone with the means to achieve their full potential. It’s the key to our success and why we encourage individual effort and teamwork.

As a Senior Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement of goods and services that directly support our business operations. The range of pay for this roll is $69,000 to $80,000 annually.

How You Will Make a Positive Impact:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to support business goals.
• Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships.
• Analyze market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure timely procurement of goods and services while maintaining inventory levels.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and finance teams to forecast demand.
• Monitor and manage procurement KPIs, including cost, quality, and delivery.
• Resolve supply chain issues and mitigate risks related to procurement.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier contracts.

The Value You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of procurement or buying experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft AX preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to supplier facilities (less than 10%).

Preferred:

• Experience with international sourcing, global supply chains, lean manufacturing, and just-in-time (JIT) principles.
• Supporting certification in procurement or supply chain (CIPS, CPM, or equivalent), preferred

USNR is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement
• 401k employer match contribution at 50% of your contribution percentage, up to a total of 3%
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

USNR and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

USNR participates in E-Verify and will only employ individuals who are verified as legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future.

Current employees of USNR and affiliates, and rehires within less than one year, are not eligible for the retention bonus.

To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.usnr.com.

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