Senior Strategic Purchasing Agent

Walker Tape® is hiring a Senior Strategic Purchasing Agent to join our team!

A Bit About Walker Tape®

Walker Tape® is the industry leader in tapes and adhesives for hair replacement systems. Our company creates and customizes tapes and adhesives for just about any industry, particularly beauty. Walker Tape® was started in 1985, and we haven’t taken a break yet. Even though we've grown a lot in the last few years, we're committed to maintaining a close-knit team culture. Walker Tape® is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is an asset, and that diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences are crucial to our success. Our goal is to develop a team of hardworking, sharp, and diverse individuals.

How You’ll Fit In

We strive to make working at Walker Tape® an awesome experience. Our team is full of exceptional individuals who we genuinely value. Here’s how we operate:

Take Time Off

Once you’re hired, you’ll receive 44 hours of paid time off. After your six-month anniversary, you’ll earn an additional 60 hours of PTO. Our PTO schedule is based on years of service, meaning as you stay with the company, you'll be allotted more PTO each year. We want you to be able to get out and do fun stuff!

Keep Learning

At Walker Tape, we’re committed to your growth! You can access training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge with manager approval.

Benefits

Walker Tape® covers 90% of the premiums for your medical, vision, and dental insurance.

We also cover 100% of the premium for a $50,000 life insurance policy for you, and $10,000 for your spouse and each of your dependents! Walker Tape® also offers the following employee-paid benefits:

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Walker Tape® also provides a generous 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, no match required!

Bonus Opportunities

There are opportunities for bonuses. You’ll be in on that from day one. When Walker Tape® wins, so do you.

Job Summary

Walker Tape® is seeking a Senior Strategic Purchasing Agent to support our manufacturing operations through strong supplier management, cost control, and procurement process improvement.
This role plays a key part in ensuring our production teams have the materials they need when they need them. The Senior Strategic Purchasing Agent will work closely with operations, quality, and finance teams to manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and contracts, and identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and reduce costs. 

This is a hands-on role ideal for an experienced purchasing professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys building strong supplier partnerships while driving measurable results. 

What You’ll Do

Supplier Management & Procurement 

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships 

Lead RFQs and negotiate pricing, contracts, MOQs, and supplier terms 

Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, and quality standards 

Address supplier performance issues and coordinate resolution when needed 

Analyze and respond to supplier price increases 

Cost Control & Strategic Sourcing 

Identify and execute cost savings initiatives 

Evaluate sourcing opportunities and alternative suppliers 

Track purchasing trends and pricing data to support strategic decisions 

Collaborate with leadership on purchasing strategies and supplier planning 

Operations & System Support 

Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP systems 

Monitor inventory levels and purchasing activity to support production schedules 

Partner with operations, quality, and finance teams to ensure alignment across departments 

Support ISO 9001 initiatives through supplier documentation and purchasing process discipline 

What We’re Looking For 

5+ years of purchasing or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment 

Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier pricing, contracts, and terms 

Strong ERP experience (NetSuite experience preferred) 

Advanced Excel and data analysis skills 

Experience supporting ISO 9001 or similar quality systems preferred 

Strong organizational and communication skills 

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production-driven environment 

A proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong follow-through

  Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Walker Tape® is an equal employment opportunity employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Background checks and/or drug screening will be required upon hire.