Purchasing Agent I

CECO Environmental Corporation

Purchasing Agent I managing purchasing operations for CECO Environmental. Responsibilities include sourcing and vendor management to support industrial solutions.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeLennon • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in purchasing and vendor management within industrial manufacturing, with a strong focus on supply chain management, negotiation, and data analysis. Capable of developing and implementing effective purchasing strategies to optimize costs and streamline processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Purchasing ExperienceSupply Chain Management ExpertiseVendor ManagementExceptional Negotiation SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

Solid JudgementDecision MakingLeadership CapabilitiesCustomer Service OrientationSelf-Directed

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelDatabase Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Associates Degree in Supply Chain ManagementAssociates Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Industrial ManufacturingCustom Engineered ProductsSub-Contract PurchasingProject Environment

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.

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

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