Purchasing Agent I

CECO Environmental Corporation

Purchasing Agent executing purchasing operations at CECO Environmental, a leader in sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy. Managing vendor relationships and optimizing purchase orders.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeAddison • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sources equipment, goods, fabrication and services along with vendor identification and management
Reviews purchase requisitions and confer with suppliers to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule
Receives price quotes from vendors, compare quotes against requirements and the budget, and purchase orders
Negotiates purchase orders and closes deals with optimal terms
Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered
Resolves any shipment errors with suppliers
Support the development and implementation of new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
Enters purchase orders for OE, AM, and stock for multiple brands
Includes fabrication PO’s along with buyout items
Assists in input and updating min/max data on stock/raw material
Maintains positive and cooperative communications with all stakeholders
Updates pricing in database on commodities (under the direction of management)
Monitors vendor schedules to maximize on-time deliveries to ensure that required schedules are being met
Ensure all procured items are delivered as per Purchase Order due dates, will proactive follow up
Other job duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years’ experience purchasing in a sub-contract, manufacturing, or project environment for Industrial Manufacturing or customs engineered products
Associates degree in supply chain management or business administration preferred
Strong knowledge of supply chain management required
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
Ability to gather and analyze data
Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis on excel
Solid judgement, decision making skills and leadership capabilities
Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
Exceptional negotiation skills
The ability to travel when necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

PurchasingData AnalysisCost Reduction StrategiesPurchase Order ManagementFabrication PurchasingBudget ComparisonStock ManagementVendor SchedulingProcess SimplificationAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Solid JudgementDecision MakingLeadership CapabilitiesCustomer Service OrientationSelf-Directed

Certifications

Associates Degree in Supply Chain ManagementAssociates Degree in Business Administration