Domestic Purchasing Associate

DeKalb Health; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 55,250 - 70,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and disa­

401k with company match

Profit Sharing

PTO (Paid Time Off)

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Magid Glove &Safety is seeking a Domestic Purchasing Associate in Romeoville, IL to manage the internal inbox, resolve PO discrepancies, and support month-end processes. The role emphasizes ERP systems experience, strong Excel skills, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to improve purchasing efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in purchasing, a related Bachelor's degree, and excellent communication and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience with AS400 or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Domestic Buyer inbox and serve as the main internal contact.
• Resolve discrepancies in POs, inventory, pricing, and data.
• Reconcile monthly vendor rebates and process credits.
• Generate monthly reports on purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Support month-end activities and system updates for the purchasing team.

Skills

2+ years purchasing experience

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

AS400

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

• Location ROMEOVILLE, IL, 60446,United States

"The number one key to growth is having good people and that's what has driven us at every stage of the game."- Greg Cohen, CEO

At Magid , we're not just passionate about safety-we're passionate about people. As an industry leader, we've built an innovative and collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, ideas are valued, and personal and professional growth never stops.

Reporting to the ManagerPurchasing, the Domestic Purchasing Associate will be responsible for all Domestic Purchasing key point of contact for internal stakeholders, maintains system and order accuracy, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

• Manage the Domestic Buyer email inbox and serve as the primary point of contact for internal purchasing inquiries, providing order status updates, coordinating drop-ship order tracking and updates, resolving discrepancies, and processing order selection and purchase order changes.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, inventory records, pricing, and system data to ensure accuracy and timely resolution.
• Investigate and reconcile purchase order receipt discrepancies for domestic suppliers through regular communication with warehouse operations, Accounts Payable, and suppliers. Coordinate the return of incorrect or over-shipped material and ensure timely credit resolution.
• Update and maintain purchase orders related to discrepancies, returns, supplier communications, and supporting documentation. Maintain associated trackers and style comments.
• Research, validate, and update expired special purchase order (SPO) pricing as requested.
• Reconcile monthly vendor rebate programs by preparing and submitting required documentation, verifying receipt of credits, and escalating unresolved issues to the appropriate Buyer.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute monthly reports supporting purchasing operations, inventory management, supplier performance, rebate programs, and other business initiatives.
• Manage monthly purchasing team credit card reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timely submission, and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate style rationalization activities, including communication, documentation, inventory disposition support, and final notifications.
• Manage domestic supplier pricing file communications, maintain SharePoint documentation, upload supplier pricing letters, and track related updates.
• Coordinate the lost business process, including communication, documentation, and final supplier notifications.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance purchasing processes, increase automation, improve data accuracy, and drive operational efficiencies.
• Manage the daily non-conveyable report, ensuring timely system resolution.
• Support month-end activities by updating system fields related to stocked and non-stocked items and communicating changes to the purchasing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience with AS400 or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to think proactively and develop solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs

Magid offers a variety of benefits to our team members including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Company provided Profit Sharing
• Participation in Magid Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• 9 Paid Holidays

Summary

Magid Glove & Safety is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and importer of hand protection and safety products, e.g. Work gloves, fall protection, reusable and disposable respirators. We are an innovative, growing, and privately held business, that has been delivering safety solutions to thousands of companies since 1946.

Magid is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

The salary range for this position is $55,250 - $70,850. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training, geographic location, additional qualifications such as licensure or certifications, market factors, and responsibilities.