Temp Defense Purchasing Agent

Temp Defense Purchasing Agent

JOB-10044983

Anticipated Start Date

10/13/2025

Location

Monroe, NC

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client serves environment products long-term, high growth infrastructure markets, including oil and gas, power generation, industrial and aerospace & defense.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Agent to manage procurement activities in support of our mechanical pump manufacturing and machining operations. As a key part of our supply chain team, the Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services to support production schedules and contract requirements including compliance with U.S. Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) standards. The ideal candidate has experience in precision manufacturing procurement and a strong understanding of defense industry compliance.

Job Description

• Issue purchase orders and track delivery schedules to ensure on-time fulfillment and minimize production delays.
• Review and manage supplier certifications, material test reports, and quality documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records in accordance with internal policies and government audit standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure materials meet the required specifications and are available on time.
• Review and maintain MRP Exception Messages for prompt alignment with changes in demand.
• Support inventory management strategies, reorder points, and stocking levels based on usage and lead times.
• Help resolve supplier-related quality or delivery issues through coordination with the Quality and Engineering departments.
• Use MRP/ERP system (e.g., Oracle, SAP, IFS) to manage purchase orders, inventory levels, and supplier data.
• Monitor and maintain procurement metrics, lead time reports, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency and supplier quality.
• Perform assignments as specified by supervision.

Skills Required

• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing or machining environment, preferably with defense or aerospace contracts, required.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, machining processes, and material specifications, highly preferred.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, required.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills required.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems, preferred.
• Experience sourcing custom machined components and working with technical drawings/blueprints, highly preferred.
• Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, contracts, invoices, bills of lading, and procedure manuals. Ability to write proposals, reports, and correspondence for global distribution that is lucid, clear, and concise. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to read, interpret, and analyze general business periodicals.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with standardized mathematical formulas. Ability to calculate figures such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, discounts, interest, commissions, and apply to practical situations.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 2-5 years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience in Manufacturing.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required due to contract and export control requirements.
• 1st Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

• Base Compensation: $26.62/hour - $39.92/hour (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.