Purchasing Agent

Armstrong Group•Warrendale, PA

20h

About The Position

Are you interested in working in a growing industry? Increased demand for smart home security has opened a brand new opportunity at Guardian for high-energy people like you. We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it’s safe. Position Summary The Entry-Level Purchasing Agent is responsible for supporting the daily execution of purchasing activities to ensure materials and services are ordered accurately, received on time, and properly documented. This role plays a critical part in keeping Guardian’s operations running smoothly. By ensuring accurate purchasing communication and timely material flow, you directly support field teams, warehouse operations, and customer delivery timelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary coursework in business or supply chain preferred.
1–2 years of experience in purchasing, operations, logistics, or administrative support preferred.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow defined processes consistently.
Comfort communicating across departments with varying technical knowledge.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Ability to learn ERP systems quickly (JD Edwards experience is a plus).
Dependable, organized, and comfortable working with transactional data.

Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders in the ERP system in accordance with established procedures.
Verify pricing, part numbers, and terms to ensure accuracy prior to order release
Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to confirm shipment dates, quantities, and delivery status. Escalate issues as needed and provide clear, timely updates.
Proactively communicate purchase order status, delays, shortages, and delivery updates to internal stakeholders, including warehouse and operations teams that requested the materials.
Maintain professional, consistent communication standards when interacting with vendors and internal partners.
Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, and receiving issues through coordination with Accounting, Warehouse, and vendors.
Support inventory accuracy by coordinating closely with warehouse and operations teams.
Perform routine purchasing reports and administrative tasks as assigned.