Procurement
Located in:
Athens, TX
Pay: $20/hour
Job Full Description:
Our client, a growing leader in the manufactured home industry, is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, has strong vendor management experience, and can stay organized under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full purchasing cycle, including sourcing, ordering, and tracking materials and parts
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery
- Monitor inventory levels closely and proactively reorder to prevent shortages or production delays
- Collaborate daily with production teams to forecast needs and ensure materials availability for ongoing projects
- Utilize inventory and purchasing software systems to track orders, stock levels, and vendor performance
- Handle vendor communications, negotiate pricing when applicable, and assist with vendor management processes
- Support vendor payment coordination and ensure accurate documentation and invoice reconciliation
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and reporting
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
- Experience in the manufactured home, construction, or similar industry strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with vendor relations and vendor management
- Working knowledge of inventory management and purchasing software systems
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
What We’re Looking For
- A proactive, self-driven professional who can anticipate inventory needs
- Someone who is comfortable working in a production-focused environment
- A team player who can effectively communicate between purchasing, vendors, and production teams
- Ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting
Athens, TX
Darby Scheffer
darby.scheffer@expresspros.com
+1 903-592-9999
Email Us