Purchasing Agent - Materials Buyer

Are you the person who keeps projects moving because you always know where to find the right materials at the right time? Do you thrive on negotiating great pricing, managing inventory, and building strong supplier relationships that keep operations running without interruption? **Northcentral Telcom (NCT)** is looking for a **full-time Purchasing Agent - Materials Buyer** in Menomonee Falls, WI to join our team. If you\'re looking for a role that values initiative, precision, and collaboration, apply today! **PAY**: $50,000-$65,000 annual salary **BENEFITS**: - Generous PTO & paid holidays - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage - 401(K) plans - Options for voluntary long- and short-term disability and life insurance - Employer-paid life insurance policies **THE TYPE OF CANDIDATE WE\'RE LOOKING FOR** - High school diploma or equivalency - 2+ years in a procurement or buying role, with Telecom experience being a plus - Proficiency in database, order processing, and MS 365 software - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment - Highly organized with exceptional time management skills - Strong negotiation, attention to detail, and analytical skills - Excellent communication and problem-solving skills - Team player with a proactive attitude - Sage 100 experience a plus If you can meet the requirements above, keep reading to find out what your day entails! **YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS A PURCHASING AGENT - MATERIALS BUYER** This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from **8 AM to 4 PM**. As our Purchasing Agent - Materials Buyer, you\'ll manage inventory to ensure materials are always available, preventing operational delays. Your responsibilities include sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, creating purchase orders, and collaborating with internal teams to understand purchasing needs. You\'ll analyze costs for savings opportunities, maintain a vendor database, track deliveries, and resolve shipping issues to keep NCT running smoothly. **ABOUT OUR COMPANY** In 1996, Northcentral Telcom (NCT) started as a local and nationwide provider of EFI and testing services on major carrier networks. We have extensive experience with both legacy and current telecommunication equipment and are committed to customer satisfaction. Our devotion to quality, coupled with our experienced staff, allows our customers to rest assured that their projects will be completed on time and within budget. We strive to always meet our company goal of 100% customer satisfaction. Our business grows through continuous, consistent improvements to productivity, performance, quality, and profit. We understand that all those things hinge on the quality of our team, so we only hire the best. Our team has become like family, supporting each other through life\'s ups and downs. **TAKE THE NEXT STEP** Join NCT and become a key contributor to a team that values your skills and impact. Our initial application process is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly, making it simple to get started right away, Apply today!