Purchasing Agent at Norix Group Inc

West Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

76918.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commodity management, Supply chain practices, MRP, ERP tools, Order placement, Expediting, Negotiation, Vendor development, Relationship management, Inventory analysis, Purchase orders, Invoicing, Engineering change notices, Sourcing, Data management

Industry

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

Description

Description Summary: Responsible for procuring the materials needed for us to manufacture products in a timely manner. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Duties/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. Requirements Required Skills/Abilities: 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. Education/Experience: Experience with furniture, plastics, steel, or wood industries helpful but not required Experience using MRP and/or workbench. Netsuite experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum of five years previous purchasing experience Physical Requirements: General office environment Up to 10% travel Equal Opportunity Employer: Norix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Drug Free Workplace: Norix is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants are subject to testing. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test. E-Verify: Norix participates in the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring raw materials and manufactured components to ensure timely production and prevent downtime. They manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and resolve invoicing or inventory issues.