Senior Purchasing Agent

Description

TruStile Doors, a recognized leader in premium door manufacturing, is growing—and we’re looking for a dedicated Senior Purchasing Agent to grow with us. As a Senior Purchasing Agent, you'll support production with purchased material to fabricate windows and doors. It will be your responsibility to obtain the appropriate quantity of goods in a professional, reliable, and responsive manner at the negotiated price while meeting quality, schedule, and performance requirements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support improvement project teams as the materials representative
• Serve as the primary contact for materials related inquiries and attend relevant meetings on behalf of the Purchasing Manager when they are unavailable
• Support and train the Purchasing Coordinators and Purchasing Agents, and assist with Coordinator and Agent responsibilities as needed to ensure smooth procurement operations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure materials meet specifications
• Oversee assigned commodities to ensure a steady supply and optimize costs
• Monitor and improve supplier performance
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain
• Plan and execute strategies for adjusting material supplies based on production needs and market demand

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Skills Requirement:

• Computer proficiency
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding material quality requirements, processes, and procedures
• Ability to analyze inventory usage and requirements
• Leadership skills
• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or a related field is preferred
• 5 years of experience in supply chain, leadership, or project management or related field with proven success. Or 3 years' work experience and a bachelor's degree in the previously stated fields
• Professional certification is a plus

Salary

This position pays between $75,450 and $94,300 annually. Where you fall on the salary scale will depend on previous experience and education. 

Your Opportunity for Better Living:

At TruStile, we’re driven to imagine and create better ways of living. And that goes beyond our customers, to our communities and the colleagues beside us every day. We offer competitive compensation, an extensive benefits package that includes health insurance on day one of employment, paid time off and paid holidays, and a 401K retirement savings match. Together, we share one purpose and live our values. Our culture is built on generations of doing the right thing and putting our people first. Join us, and experience better living at Marvin.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

You must work well within a diverse workplace, and handle challenges that arise with respect. This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of his/her position.