Global Sourcing & Inventory Planner

LHH; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Wheeling, IL is seeking a detailed Purchasing Agent to support procurement, inventory planning, supplier relationships, and order fulfillment. This role interacts with domestic and international suppliers to ensure timely materials availability and cost-effective purchasing.

Responsibilities include creating and managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory and delivery schedules, negotiating terms, and maintaining ERP data.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Experience with domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong procurement, inventory control, and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables).
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers and internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Source and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Create and manage purchase orders for materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and address discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory levels and forecasts to prevent shortages.
• Coordinate purchasing to support production schedules.
• Maintain purchasing and supplier data in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, sales, and other departments.
• Coordinate customer orders through fulfillment channels.
• Monitor order fulfillment to meet schedules.
• Analyze purchasing data using Excel and reporting tools.
• Prepare purchasing and inventory reports.
• Work with finance to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory planning

Negotiation

Excel

ERP systems

Supplier management

Data analysis

Tools

ERP software

Job description

LHH in Wheeling, IL is seeking a detailed Purchasing Agent to support procurement, inventory planning, supplier relationships, and order fulfillment. This role interacts with domestic and international suppliers to ensure timely materials availability and cost-effective purchasing.

Responsibilities include creating and managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory and delivery schedules, negotiating terms, and maintaining ERP data.