Purchasing Agent Career Research and Resources

Rolls-Royce Energy Systems Inc.

Manufacturing & Production - Purchasing Agent - Mt. Vernon, OH

Directed and oversaw the Indirect Purchasing functions for the U.S. and U.K. divisions. Coordinated the efforts of 4 buyers under my supervision implementing cost reductions.

Avg. Salary: $109,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Tenere, Inc.

Manufacturing & Production - Purchasing Agent - Dresser , WI

Coordinated the purchases of the company driving a centralized purchasing system and driving cost reductions and improved inventory positions. Oversaw the responsibilities of 5 plant locations within the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Avg. Salary: $109,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Wheeling Pittsburg Steel Corp

Manufacturing & Production - Purchasing Agent - Wheeling , WV

I was responsible for the Maintenance, Repair and Operational materials and services for the company. I managed 8 buyers covering the requirements for 9 facilities and accountable for $150 Mil in purchases annually.

Avg. Salary: $109,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Cameron - Drilling Systems

Manufacturing & Production - Purchasing Agent - Houston, TX

Purchased fabrication and machine parts for Cameron’s Mark III and Mark IV MUX BOP control systems consisting of three major components: the MUX section, subsea electronic module (SEM), and the surface control panel, also Topside Frames, Reservoirs, Accumulator Racks, and HPU skids. Managed production and supplier deliveries on ROV panels with customer and DNV or ABS.

Avg. Salary: $72,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

BAE Systems - Global Tactical Systems

Manufacturing & Production - Purchasing Agent - Sealy, TX

Purchased fabricated parts, components, and trailers for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), diesel powered U.S. Army supply trucks 2.5 to 5-ton payload class. FMTV includes Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) and Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) 10 Ton Dump Truck models.

Avg. Salary: $72,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Global Market Link

Manufacturing & Production - Purchasing Agent - Colleyville, TX

Managed contract closure project team for task orders for KBR LOGCAP III program in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq.

Avg. Salary: $72,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Auth-Florence Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Production - Purchasing Agent - Manhatten, KS

Managed supplier transition from Chicago, IL to Manhattan, KS. Selected new sources of supply. Managed new suppliers and reviewed their performance; coordinated efforts with engineering, manufacturing, and production. Oversaw just-in-time truck load deliveries of stainless steel, aluminum extrusions and components from Chicago to Manhattan.

Avg. Salary: $72,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Teledyne Continental Motors

Manufacturing & Production - Purchasing Agent - Mobile, AL

Managed various commodities for the production of aircraft engines: turbochargers, controllers, over boost / waste gate valves, oil coolers, fasteners, and seals.

Avg. Salary: $72,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Clark Material Handling

Manufacturing & Production - Purchasing Agent - Southhaven, MS

Purchased machined castings, stampings, fabricated metal parts, and machined parts.

Avg. Salary: $72,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

John Deere

Manufacturing & Production - Purchasing Agent - Moline, IL

Leads a team of 29 Strategic Sourcing Professionals that develop strategies for IT, Engineering, Marketing, Customer Support, HR, Employee, Business Process Transformation, Finance, Accounting and Legal services for John Deere’s global operations.

Avg. Salary: $172,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available