Purchasing Agent

Jacuzzi Group•Streamwood, IL

5d•$64,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent manages and executes purchasing activities across multiple commodities and suppliers to ensure the timely availability of materials needed 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 position works with the Infor LN ERP system to create and maintain purchase orders and review purchasing, inventory, and material-planning reports. It monitors material requirements, supplier commitments, inventory levels, lead times, and usage trends to support production schedules and customer demand, optimize inventory investment, and maintain an uninterrupted supply of materials. The Purchasing Agent also addresses supplier delivery, quality, pricing, and service issues; investigates discrepancies involving receipts, purchase orders, invoices, and shipments; and identifies opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and greater purchasing efficiency. The role collaborates with Operations, Planning, Quality, Finance, and other teams, maintains accurate purchasing records, and follows company policies and procedures. Compensation is based on experience, starting at $64,000+.

Requirements

Five years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated 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, with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
Intermediate-level 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 a high level of organization.
Proactive, self-motivated, dependable, and results-oriented.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the 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.
Experience with the LN-Infor ERP system 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 meet 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 opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and increased purchasing efficiency.
Identify potential material shortages, supply disruptions, and other purchasing risks, and develop solutions to minimize their impact on operations.
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.