Purchasing Agent - Jonesboro, AR; Onsite

Job Description

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Welcome to Hytrol Careers

Why Join Hytrol? As a Purchasing Agent at Hytrol Conveyor Company, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on production and supplier performance while working in a collaborative, onsite environment. This full‑time role offers stability and visibility within an established manufacturing organization, along with hands‑on involvement with suppliers and internal teams. Hytrol provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a team‑oriented, family‑focused culture where your contributions are valued.

You’ll also have opportunities to develop and strengthen your purchasing, sourcing, and negotiation skills while supporting critical business operations.

• Purchases components, materials, goods and services for the company.
• Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products and requires close coordination with engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.
• Secures and analyzes quotes; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Ensures that the company has a sufficient supply of materials it needs to operate while managing inventory levels to limit how much of the company's money is tied up in supplies.
• Coordinates as appropriate, quality matters and engineering change orders between company activities and suppliers.
• Visits suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems.
• Utilizes mainframe or ERP system.
• Works with a working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

• Ability to perform the aforementioned responsibilities satisfactorily.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Intermediate mathematical skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables where limited standardization exists.
• Proficient in warehouse management software and Microsoft applications.

High School Diploma or GED is required, plus four years of college or equivalent experience or training.

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Hytrol St, Jonesboro, AR 72401, USA