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Kimball Equipment Company · 3 months ago

Purchasing Agent

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Kimball Equipment Company is a trusted leader in the aggregate mining and supply industry, seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join their corporate team. The role involves developing supplier relationships, monitoring inventory requirements, and overseeing the purchase order process to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.

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Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and manage strong supplier relationships that ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness

Monitor and forecast inventory requirements to align purchasing decisions with operational needs

Source, negotiate, and secure favorable terms on parts, materials, and equipment

Oversee the purchase order process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with negotiated agreements

Track and evaluate supplier performance; identify and resolve issues to maintain high standards

Research emerging products, materials, and technologies to strengthen our competitive edge

Partner closely with internal teams (operations, sales, and service) to support company-wide goals

Qualification

Purchasing experienceVendor managementContract negotiationERP system experienceAnalytical abilityLeadership potentialCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingSelf-starter