We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated Purchasing Agent!  Join our fast-paced, dynamic team and purchase raw materials and manufactured components that are necessary for us to manufacture our various lines of furniture.  If you are an innovative self-starter who wants a challenging but rewarding position, this may be for you! 

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 departments to determine any additional purchasing needs.

• Review requisitions and create purchase orders when needed.

• Conduct periodic review and 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. 

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum of five years previous purchasing experience 

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

• Thorough understanding of commodity management and supply chain practices

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

Physical Requirements: 

• General office environment

• Up to 10% national travel