Kaiser Aluminum Warrick has been on the path of innovation, embracing the latest technologies for almost 60 years! We have revolutionized the industry and lead the way in the development of sustainable aluminum products the you use every day for food and drinks. Our people are the bedrock for our operations. Along with their dedication to excellence and integrity, our people are drivers of continuous improvement who build on new ideas while flourishing within our growing business. We provide opportunities for you to think outside the box and bring creative and progressive solutions to our operations. Our passion for inclusion, diversity and equity is a value at the core of our organization and people. Are you ready to start your journey with us and be the future of Kaiser Warrick Aluminum?

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Purchasing Agent I to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana!

What’s in it for you!

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!

• Industry leading compensation program.


• 401K options that begin vesting day 1.


• First-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.


• Relocation assistance for new team members.


• Employee resource groups.

The Purchasing Agent I is responsible to ensure the use of standard purchasing practices for activities involved with the procurement of goods and services including quality process compliance for items such as maintenance parts, supplies, equipment, tools, services, and inventory management.  Work shall be performed in compliance with all policies and procedures, with an emphasis on accuracy and expeditiously to meet departmental and plant needs and timelines.

What you will work on:

• Review inventory replenishment requests to ensure appropriate levels based upon usage, criticality and lead-times.


• Create and expedite purchase orders (PO’s) per company policy for storeroom inventory, materials and services.


• Manage storeroom replenishment and maintain inventory accuracy, min/max optimization, identifying root cause issues and implementing corrective actions.


• Adhere to inventory procedures throughout the product life cycle, set up to obsolescence.


• Develop and source suppliers to meet cost, quality and performance objectives.


• Manage new material additions, modifications and ensure appropriate attributes are defined


• Support new supplier additions and modifications


• Monitor, document and manage supplier performance both formally and informally to ensure highest levels of service and supply.


• Liaison between suppliers and internal plant personnel to obtain product specifications and/or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.


• Utilize Lean Manufacturing Tools and other Continuous Improvement techniques to improve administrative, distribution, and cost efficiency.


• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with plant personnel, users, suppliers, and others to determine source of trouble and facilitate corrective action.


• Negotiate problem resolution and/or terms of purchase with suppliers, such as PO Terms, pricing, payment terms, termination options, and delivery requirements.


• Understand and adhere to company financial controls associated with inventory management.


• Support all aspects of purchasing, warehousing and distribution associated with MRO inventoried items while considering cost effective solutions.

About you:                

• Entry level purchasing with 1-5 years of experience.


• Bachelor's degree required


• Knowledge of Purchasing system software and Inventory Management systems (previous experience with ERP software, Maximo Maintenance management software and/or Oracle Business Intelligence helpful).


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Proven ability to work in teams.


• High attention to detail.


• Background in contract knowledge encompassing all aspects of legal execution of contracts between buyer and sellers


• Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, and Excel.


• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: CPSM, CSCP, CPSD, CPM, and/or APP certifications are helpful.

Team Kaiser

Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.

Kaiser Aluminum encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Kaiser is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.