Hiring: Purchasing Agent Company: Leprino Location: Lubbock, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:21:29 About the job Qualifications: •Direct message the job poster from Leprino •Within our brand new state-of-the-art 600-person manufacturing facility in Lubbock •Source and select suppliers for non-national maintenance parts, raw materials, supplies, services, and non-stock purchases, including competitive bidding when appropriate. •Create accurate and timely purchase orders with clear item descriptions, pricing, freight terms, quantities, and delivery requirements. •Coordinate purchasing quantities and order timing to reduce unit costs while maintaining the materials and supplies needed for plant operations. •Build collaborative relationships with suppliers and plant teams to support product quality, service, availability, and purchasing needs. •Negotiate payment terms for non-national purchases and support purchasing decisions that balance cost, quality, service, and supply requirements. •Maintain required supplier documentation, including insurance certificates, safety certificates, and confidentiality agreements, within applicable purchasing systems. •Coordinate with corporate teams to establish annual product and freight standards for applicable non-national and non-lot-controlled items. •Reduce inbound freight costs by evaluating freight rates, shipment quantities, truckload opportunities, and LTL purchasing decisions. Compensation: •$77,000 - $86,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!