Purchasing Agent

Jacuzzi Group•Streamwood, IL

12d

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent manages and executes purchasing activities across multiple commodities and suppliers to ensure materials are available on time to support manufacturing operations. The role manages supplier relationships, purchase orders, inventory levels, and material requirements while supporting cost, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives. The Purchasing Agent executes procurement strategies and plans aligned with company goals, production requirements, and demand forecasts; monitors material requirements and supplier commitments; and uses the Infor LN ERP system to create and maintain purchase orders and review purchasing, inventory, and material-planning reports. The role also monitors inventory levels, lead times, and usage trends to optimize inventory while maintaining an uninterrupted supply of materials. The position addresses supplier delivery, quality, pricing, and service issues; investigates discrepancies involving receipts, purchase orders, invoices, and shipments; and identifies opportunities for savings, process improvements, and purchasing efficiency. It works with Operations, Planning, Quality, Finance, and other teams to resolve material-related issues, mitigate supply risks, and maintain accurate purchasing records in accordance with company policies and procedures. Additional duties may be assigned. Compensation is based on experience, starting at $64,000+.

Requirements

Five years of purchasing or procurement experience; manufacturing experience is preferred.
Experience achieving cost savings, improving supplier performance, or delivering other measurable purchasing results.
Experience managing multiple suppliers, commodities, purchase orders, and competing priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including working with spreadsheets, analyzing data, and creating reports.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Experience working with an ERP system; LN-Infor is preferred.
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and organization.
Proactive, self-motivated, dependable, and results oriented.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
Manufacturing-environment purchasing or procurement experience preferred.
Experience with LN-Infor ERP preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute procurement strategies and purchasing plans aligned with company goals, production requirements, and demand forecasts.
Manage purchasing activities for multiple commodities and suppliers, including creating and maintaining purchase orders in the Infor LN ERP system.
Monitor material requirements and supplier commitments to ensure materials are available for production schedules and customer demand.
Review and analyze purchasing, inventory, and material-planning reports in the Infor LN ERP system to support purchasing decisions and identify potential supply issues.
Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and usage trends to optimize inventory investment and stock turnover while maintaining an uninterrupted supply of materials.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships, addressing delivery, quality, pricing, and service issues as needed.
Investigate and reconcile discrepancies involving quantities received, purchase orders, invoices, and supplier shipments.
Identify and implement cost savings, process improvements, and purchasing-efficiency opportunities.
Identify material shortages, supply disruptions, and other purchasing risks, and develop solutions to minimize operational impact.
Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to resolve purchasing and material-related issues.
Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned.