Procurement Agent

Korrus•Anaheim, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Agent plans, sources, purchases, and expedites materials and indirect goods to keep production on schedule and customer orders on time. The role maintains appropriate inventory levels, protects cost and quality, and works directly with suppliers to resolve purchasing, delivery, receiving, and invoice issues. The position collaborates daily with production, engineering, quality, finance, receiving, and suppliers. Priorities change often, so the role requires keeping critical materials moving while remaining accurate and responsive. The position is full-time, exempt, and 100% on-site at Korrus’s Anaheim, California facility; it is not eligible for remote work. Compensation is $70,304. The position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship. Korrus operates in human-centric lighting and Human Light Interaction, with work spanning architectural and commercial lighting, consumer lighting, engineering, manufacturing, global supply chain, commercial sales, consumer business, and operations. The company describes its organization as horizontal and AI-enabled.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in purchasing, planning, supply chain, or manufacturing.
Experience with an ERP system and material requirements planning (MRP) processes.
Strength in supplier relationship management, negotiation, cost management, and inventory and materials planning.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, interpret, and act on manufacturing and procurement data.
Strong organization, prioritization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Clear written and verbal communication and a track record of building collaborative working relationships.
A detail-oriented, hands-on approach and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or a related field.
Experience buying printed circuit board assemblies and electronic or electrical components.
Experience in lighting or a related manufacturing environment.
APICS, CPIM, or CSCP certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, purchase, and expedite materials for assigned product lines in line with production schedules and customer demand.
Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders according to procurement policies and procedures.
Identify, evaluate, and develop qualified supply sources that meet business requirements.
Analyze manufacturing, inventory, and supplier data to support decisions about production, people, and processes.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels while balancing material availability, lead times, and cost.
Identify and implement cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities.
Resolve supplier issues involving quality, pricing, delivery, and material availability.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable, receiving, requesters, and managers to resolve purchase-order, invoice, and receiving discrepancies.
Prioritize competing work and keep critical projects moving when delays or problems arise.
Maintain accurate purchasing records and communicate order status, risks, and corrective actions to stakeholders.