Junior Purchasing Agent – On-Site in Centralia

MAAX Bath Inc.; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) 6% Match

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swan Surfaces in Centralia, Illinois is seeking an Entry-Level Purchasing Agent to help keep operations moving by ensuring the right materials arrive on time. You’ll collaborate with production, suppliers, and internal teams to learn how purchasing works in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

No prior purchasing experience required; the company will train you. If you’re organized, curious, and eager to grow, this role offers a launchpad into supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing leadership

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable communicating via emails and calls.
• Curious about how things are made and how businesses operate.
• Eager to learn and grow.
• Reliable and committed to doing things right.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing raw materials, supplies, and services for production.
• Create and track purchase orders; follow up with vendors.
• Communicate with suppliers on pricing, availability, and delivery timelines.
• Support inventory accuracy and help prevent shortages or delays.
• Collaborate with production, scheduling, and accounting to keep operations running.
• Learn how purchasing decisions impact cost, quality, and delivery.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Curious

Willing to learn

Reliability

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Swan Surfaces in Centralia, Illinois is seeking an Entry-Level Purchasing Agent to help keep operations moving by ensuring the right materials arrive on time. You’ll collaborate with production, suppliers, and internal teams to learn how purchasing works in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

No prior purchasing experience required; the company will train you. If you’re organized, curious, and eager to grow, this role offers a launchpad into supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing leadership