Purchasing Agent

Norix Group Inc • West Chicago, IL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for procuring the materials needed for us to manufacture products in a timely manner. This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of commodity management and supply chain practices
• Ability to interpret MRP signals and manage purchasing activities (e.g., order placement, expediting, and rescheduling) using an MRP workbench or similar ERP tools
• Ability to professionally communicate (verbal and written) with others at all levels in the company, as well as with external partners.
• Experience using MRP and/or workbench.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years previous purchasing experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with furniture, plastics, steel, or wood industries helpful but not required
• Netsuite experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Place orders for raw materials and manufactured components.
• Expedite orders with suppliers as required, to ensure on time delivery, preventing stockouts and production downtime.
• Track on time and late deliveries.
• Issue change notifications when required.
• Responsible for processing rejected material and the return of merchandise.
• Work with Accounting Department to resolve invoicing issues.
• Negotiate price, availability, delivery schedules and terms.
• Review and process proposals and quotes.
• Set up and monitor blanket orders.
• Source parts & material via internet, tradeshow, suppliers listing etc. for launching new and existing products.
• Work with Engineering-on-Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), new part number set ups and supplier relationships.
• Vendor development, sourcing, and relationship management (including vendor visits).
• Track vendor performance.
• Communicate with all internal depts to determine any additional purchasing needs.
• Review requisitions and create purchase orders when needed.
• Conduct periodic review & analysis of the inventory of slowing moving and critical items.
• Set up new suppliers and update current suppliers’ data.
• Act as a change agent, supporting project management and strategic initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees