Purchasing Agent – New Jersey Area
We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support our industrial sales and service operations across three branch locations. This role is responsible for converting internal requisitions into purchase orders, coordinating with vendors, verifying acknowledgements, reconciling pricing and delivery dates, and ensuring a smooth handoff to our accounting department.
The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple vendors, branches, and internal stakeholders.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Hybrid / On-site NJ
Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000
Schedule: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Reports to: AP/AR Manager
Key Responsibilities:
The following represents a list of essential duties and responsibilities:
• Process internal purchase requisitions and convert them into accurate purchase orders
• Issue purchase orders to approved vendors and confirm receipt
• Review and reconcile vendor order acknowledgements for A) pricing accuracy B) Quantities
• Lead times and expected delivery dates
• Communicate discrepancies or changes to internal teams (sales, service, operations)
• Coordinate expected delivery dates to support scheduling and customer commitments
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP/accounting systems
• Prepare purchase documentation for smooth transition to accounting (invoicing, receiving, matching)
• Assist with vendor communication, follow-ups, and issue resolution
• Support inventory replenishment and branch-specific purchasing needs
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures
Required Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain support
• Experience working with vendors in an industrial, manufacturing, or service environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple purchase orders simultaneously
• Proficient in ERP systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in industrial equipment, compressed air, mechanical, or technical sales/service environments
• Multi-branch or multi-location purchasing experience
• Familiarity with inventory management and receiving processes
• Understanding of accounting workflows (3-way match: PO, receipt, invoice)
Core Competencies
• Organization & time management
• Vendor communication
• Process discipline
• Cross-department coordination
• Problem solving
• Data accuracy
Work Environment
• Office-based with coordination across NJ, CT, and OH branches
• Frequent interaction with operations, service, sales, and accounting teams
• Standard business hours with occasional urgency tied to operational needs
Physical & Warehouse Environment
• Ability to work in both office and warehouse environments as needed
• Ability to stand, walk, or move through warehouse areas
• Ability to safely navigate inventory aisles, shelving, and material handling areas
Pre-Employment Requirements
• Successful completion of pre employment drug screening
• Successful completion of background check
• Verification of employment eligibility (I 9)
Benefits
• Dental & Vision full family coverage at no cost to employee
• Life insurance of $100k for employee only, at no cost to employee
• Life Term Disability Insurance: coverage for employee only, at no cost to employee
• Medical coverage available for employee and family with contribution from employee under Section 125 plan (contributions vary per plan)
• 401k available after your 1st paycheck, there is a 50% match on the first 6% of your contribution
• Sick days (5) days per calendar year, pro-rated if starting after January 1st of calendar year
• Vacation (20) days per calendar year, pro-rated if starting after January 1st of calendar year
• Flexible savings account available
• Direct deposit of weekly paycheck.
• Colonial Insurance available at employee cost
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Join Airmatic Compressor, and help power the industries that keep our state moving. Apply today and start your career with a first-class team!
Please submit the resume and cover letter to HR@airmaticcompressor.com
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition,genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenshipstatus, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions),political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal,state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessiblerecruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interviewprocess, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided uponrequest to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.
