Purchasing Agent

About the role

SVI BREMCO is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent with professional proficiency in spoken and written Spanish to support purchasing and procurement activities in a manufacturing or industrial environment. This role will help ensure materials, products, and services are purchased accurately, on time, and at competitive terms while maintaining strong supplier and internal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities, including reviewing requirements, obtaining quotes, placing purchase orders, and tracking deliveries.


• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve pricing, availability, quality, and delivery issues.


• Maintain accurate purchasing records, order details, and supplier information.


• Use Excel, Outlook, Word, and company procurement, ERP, or MRP systems to manage purchasing information.


• Support inventory planning and monitor material availability.


• Track supplier performance, pricing, lead times, and delivery commitments.


• Apply fundamental purchasing practices and support basic contract-term reviews.


• Help identify process improvements and maintain organized, accurate documentation.


• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related discipline preferred.


• More than two years of experience in purchasing or a related function, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.


• Ability to learn and effectively use ERP, MRP, and procurement systems.


• Must be located in the United States.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including comfort working with quantities, pricing, dates, and spreadsheets.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Preferred experience

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or a regulated environment.


• Experience with ERP or MRP systems and inventory management.


• Understanding of supplier performance measures and basic contract terms.


• Initiative, continuous-improvement mindset, and strong relationship-building skills.

What success looks like

Success in this role means maintaining dependable material availability, accurate purchasing records, effective supplier relationships, and timely resolution of purchasing issues while supporting efficient procurement operations.