Purchasing Agent

Job Title: Purchasing Agent Department: Accounting/Finance FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Reports To: Director of Purchasing Location: Metairie, LA Last Modified: 2/24/26 Job Summary The Purchasing Agent at Swyft Fiber is a key member of the supply chain team, focusing on the day-to-day procurement of telecommunications materials and equipment. This role is responsible for ensuring our field teams have the supplies they need for network expansion while maintaining accurate inventory records. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with established vendors to secure stock on a "first-come, first-served" basis to meet critical project deadlines. Note: Large-scale raw material contracts are managed at the Director level; this role focuses on operational purchasing and inventory accuracy. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Operational Purchasing: Process purchase orders for fiber-optic components, hardware, and warehouse supplies based on project demand. Vendor Relations: Maintain active communication with key suppliers (e.g., NWS, KGP, Netceed, Graybar, etc) to track lead times, confirm stock availability, and follow up on deliveries. Inventory Management: Partner with warehouse staff to ensure materials are correctly categorized (specifically BABA vs. non-BABA compliance) and recorded in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Expediting: Proactively follow up on open orders to ensure timely delivery for upcoming project milestones, such as the 6/1/26 network deployment deadline. Problem Solving: Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices to ensure smooth financial processing. Data Entry: Maintain clean and accurate data within the ERP system to provide the Director with reliable reporting on stock levels and spend. Other duties as specified/assigned. Job Qualifications: Experience: 2+ years of experience in purchasing, warehouse coordination, or a related administrative role. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required (Degree not required). Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP software (specifically Microsoft Dynamics GP and ASANA is a plus) and Microsoft Excel. Organization: Strong ability to manage multiple "first-come, first-served" priorities in a fast-paced environment. Communication: Clear, professional email and phone communication skills for internal and external coordination. Skills: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong time management skills. Ability to work independently and within a group. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception, and ability to focus. The conditions listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers as deemed appropriate. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Created: 2026-03-10