Purchasing Agent I

CECO Environmental Corporation

. Source equipment, goods, fabrication and services, including vendor identification and management .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeLennon • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in purchasing within industrial manufacturing, focusing on vendor management, negotiation, and supply chain optimization. Proficient in data analysis and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to support effective decision-making and process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Purchasing ExperienceStrong Knowledge Of Supply Chain ManagementExceptional Negotiation SkillsVendor ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

PurchasingVendor ManagementData AnalysisNegotiationSupply Chain ManagementPurchase Order ManagementCost Reduction StrategiesProcess SimplificationStock ManagementCommodity Pricing

Soft Skills

Solid JudgementDecision MakingLeadership CapabilitiesCustomer Service OrientationMotivated

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Associates Degree In Supply Chain ManagementAssociates Degree In Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Industrial ManufacturingCustoms Engineered ProductsSub-Contract EnvironmentProject Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source equipment, goods, fabrication and services, including vendor identification and management
Review purchase requisitions and confer with suppliers regarding price, availability and delivery schedules
Receive and compare vendor quotes against requirements and budgets, and issue purchase orders
Negotiate purchase orders and close deals with optimal terms
Verify received items against orders and resolve shipment errors with suppliers
Support new purchasing strategies for cost reductions and process simplification
Enter purchase orders for OE, AM, and stock for multiple brands, including fabrication purchase orders and buyout items
Assist with inputting and updating minimum/maximum stock and raw-material data
Maintain positive and cooperative communication with stakeholders
Update commodity pricing in the database under management direction
Monitor vendor schedules to maximize on-time deliveries
Proactively follow up to ensure procured items are delivered by purchase-order due dates
Perform other 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
Compliance with company attendance standards