Located in Hammond, LA
Pay: $$22-$45/hour DOE
Job Full Description
Purchasing/Estimator
Hammond, LA
$22.00 - $45.00 per Hour
Full Benefits Package
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday
6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Express Employment Professionals is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing/Estimator for a well-established manufacturing company in Hammond. This position combines purchasing, vendor relations, material procurement, and project estimating. The ideal candidate will have experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment and be comfortable reviewing drawings, sourcing materials, communicating with vendors, and preparing accurate customer quotes.
Key Responsibilities
- Review customer drawings, blueprints, and job specifications to determine material and manufacturing requirements.
- Purchase raw materials, components, and services from qualified vendors.
- Request and compare vendor pricing, lead times, and material availability.
- Communicate with vendors and customers by phone and email regarding pricing, specifications, orders, and project requirements.
- Prepare estimates and quotes for CNC machining, welding, waterjet cutting, and related manufacturing projects.
- Calculate material requirements, outside processing costs, and other project expenses.
- Work closely with shop and production teams to ensure purchased materials meet specifications.
- Track purchase orders, vendor commitments, and delivery schedules.
- Maintain accurate records and follow up on outstanding quotes and orders.
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
- 1-2 years of experience estimating and quoting manufacturing or machining projects.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with customers and vendors by phone and email.
- Experience obtaining pricing, discussing material availability, and coordinating orders.
- Previous machine shop experience strongly preferred, especially with CNC machining, welding, or waterjet cutting.
- Knowledge of common metals, manufacturing materials, machining, and fabrication processes.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, quotes, and purchasing requests while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
- Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
- Team-oriented with a professional, respectful, and positive attitude.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Full benefits package
- Four-day work week
- Long-term career opportunity with a growing company
Apply Today! Email your resume/CV to Sisney.Durand@ExpressPros.com
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