Summary: Responsible for procuring the materials needed for us to manufacture products in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Duties/Responsibilities:

o Place orders for raw materials and manufactured components. 

o Expedite orders with suppliers as required, to ensure on time delivery, preventing stockouts and production downtime.

o Track on time and late deliveries. 

o Issue change notifications when required.

o Responsible for processing rejected material and the return of merchandise.

o Work with Accounting Department to resolve invoicing issues.

o Negotiate price, availability, delivery schedules and terms.

o Review and process proposals and quotes.

o Set up and monitor blanket orders.

o Source parts & material via internet, tradeshow, suppliers listing etc. for launching new and existing products.

o Work with Engineering-on-Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), new part number set ups and supplier relationships.

o Vendor development, sourcing, and relationship management (including vendor visits).

o Track vendor performance.

o Communicate with all internal departments to determine any additional purchasing needs.

o Review requisitions and create purchase orders when needed.

o Conduct periodic review and analysis of the inventory of slowing moving and critical items.

o Set up new suppliers and update current suppliers’ data.

o Act as a change agent, supporting project management and strategic initiatives.

o Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 Required Skills/Abilities:

o Thorough understanding of commodity management and supply chain practices

o Ability to professionally communicate (verbal and written) with others at all levels in the company, as well as with external partners.

Education/Experience:

o Experience with furniture, plastics, steel, or wood industries helpful but not required

o Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

o Minimum of five years previous purchasing experience 

Physical Requirements:

o General office environment

o Up to 10% travel

Benefits include:

• Base plus annual bonus opportunity
• 17 days PTO/annually
• 10 holidays
• BCBS medical
• Company-paid dental insurance (for employees)
• Company-paid disability & life insurance
• FSA, vision, accident & ID theft insurance
• Competitive 401k & tuition reimbursement plans
• Summer social events & casual dress code
• Beautiful campus with electric car charging stations, walking trails, pickleball court, soccer field & fitness ctr.

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.