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Purchasing Agent

Sep 25, 2025

Aldon is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Purchasing Agent to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the procurement process, ensuring that materials and products are sourced effectively and efficiently to meet the company's operational needs. This role requires strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of supply chain, and proficiency in ERP systems.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Verifying purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives
  • Forwarding available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery
  • Preparing purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department
  • Obtaining purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders
  • Verifying receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers
  • Authorizing payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation
  • Maintaining procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
  • Keeping information accessible by sorting and filing documents
  • Determining method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid
  • Providing purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
  • Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
  • Accomplishing purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed
  • Discussing defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
  • Approving invoices for payment
  • Expediting delivery of goods to users


Full Time / Salary / Exempt

Pay: $60,000-$65,000 per year


Shifts Available
1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 7am - 3:30 pm


Benefits: health, dental/vision, 401k, 401k matching, Company paid life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, annual PPE allowance, employee assistance program, growth opportunities, company training to further
develop newly learned skills, work life balance.


Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)


Experience:

  • Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

  • On-site in Avon NY


Online Application Form


Applicant Information



Employment Position

Position(s) applying for:


Fall Chemical Production Intern 2025

Production Associate

Purchasing Agent

Temporary work - such as summer or holiday work? Yes      No
Regular part-time work? Yes      No
Regular full-time work? Yes      No
If under 18 years of age, do you have a work permit? Yes      No
Under 18 years of age, hire is subject to verification of minimum legal age. i.e. work permit
Can you work evenings? Yes      No
Are you available to work overtime?

Yes      No

Personal Information

Have you ever applied to / worked for Aldon Corporation before? Yes      No
Do you have any friends, relatives or acquaintances working for Aldon? Yes      No
If hired, do you have reliable transportation to/from work? Yes      No
If hired, would you be able to present evidence of your legal right to work in the United States? Yes      No
If hired, are you willing to submit to a controlled substance test? Yes      No
Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying, either with / without reasonable accommodations? Yes      No

(Note: Company complies with the ADA and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. It is possible that a hire may be tested on skill/agility and may be subject to a medical examination conducted by a medical professional.)


Education, Training and Experience

High School
Did you graduate? Yes      No

College / University
Did you graduate? Yes      No

Vocational School
Did you graduate? Yes      No

Military
Do you have any other experience, training, qualifications, or skills which you feel should be brought to our attention, in the case that they make you especially suited for working with us? Yes      No


Employment History

Are you currently employed? Yes      No
If you are you currently employed, may we contact your current employer? Yes      No

Below, please describe past and present employment positions, dating back five years. Please account for all periods of unemployment. Even if you have attached a resume, this section must be completed.

Employer 1
May we contact this employer for references? Yes      No

Employer 2
May we contact this employer for references? Yes      No

Employer 3
May we contact this employer for references?

Yes      No

References

List below three individuals who have knowledge of your work performance within the last four years. Please include professional references only.

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3


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