Hiring - Purchasing Agent
Schumacher Elevator Company is seeking a detail oriented and proactive Purchasing Agent to join our growing team. This role is responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing materials and components required for elevator manufacturing operations, with a primary focus on long-lead-time items, supplier performance management, and ensuring material availability to support production and customer delivery commitments.
What you need for this position:
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience managing long-lead-time materials and supplier relationships preferred
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
What you’ll be doing:
• Procuring materials, components, and services required for elevator manufacturing operations
• Monitoring inventory levels, usage trends, and forecast requirements to ensure operational continuity
• Coordinate with Planning and Production teams regarding material shortages, schedule changes, and delivery priorities.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing process, supplier performance, and inventory optimization.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and ERP system data
The details:
For 90 years Schumacher Elevator has been a well-known and respected family owned and operated company that designs, manufactures, installs and services custom passenger and freight elevators.
Position is full-time, first shift. Benefits package includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, paid holidays, and bonus eligible. Post-offer background check and drug screen required. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Apply directly online at https://lnkd.in/g9Dz6kur by uploading your resume and application or send resume to Director of Human Resources, PO Box 393, Denver, IA 50622 or email to Employment@SchumacherElevator.com.