Purchasing Agent

Granitize Products; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Granitize Products is seeking a skilled procurement professional to oversee daily purchasing and supplier management for chemical raw materials, packaging, and production supplies. The role emphasizes timely PO issuance, pricing negotiations, and strong vendor relationships to support manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will manage inventory planning, track supplier performance, and collaborate with Production, Warehouse, QC, Operations, and Accounting to prevent delays and optimize

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing/procurement roles.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relations.
• Familiarity with procuring chemicals, packaging materials, and related components.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities.
• Source and purchase chemical raw materials, packaging, containers, and manufacturing supplies.
• Create, issue, and track purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and anticipate purchasing needs.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Quality Control, Operations, and Accounting.
• Resolve PO, pricing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier documentation (SDS and product specifications).
• Support cost-saving initiatives and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities. Source and purchase chemical raw materials, packaging, containers, and manufacturing supplies. Purchase materials including chemicals, pails, drums, bottles, caps, labels, cartons, and other production components. Create, issue, and track purchase orders. Obtain and compare vendor quotes, pricing, lead times, and payment terms. Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms with suppliers. Monitor inventory levels and anticipate purchasing requirements. Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality Control, Operations, and Accounting. Follow up with vendors regarding order confirmations, shipment dates, delays, shortages, and backorders. Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and evaluate vendor performance. Identify alternative suppliers and materials when necessary. Help prevent production delays by proactively identifying potential material shortages. Coordinate with Warehouse regarding incoming materials and receiving discrepancies. Resolve purchase order, pricing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies. Maintain accurate vendor, pricing, purchasing, and product information. Obtain and maintain appropriate supplier documentation, including SDS and product specifications when applicable. Assist with cost-saving initiatives and supplier negotiations. Support inventory planning, safety-stock requirements, and production needs. Maintain purchasing records and ensure compliance with company procedures.

Company Description

The Granitize Group is a family of products that include Granitize Products, TR Industries, Gel-Gloss, Seapower, and Ultimar Inc. Since 1930, we provide maintenance and care products to the automotive, marine, power sport, aviation, and home markets. We are a 3rd generation family owned and operated company.

The Granitize Group is a family of products that include Granitize Products, TR Industries, Gel-Gloss, Seapower, and Ultimar Inc. Since 1930, we provide maintenance and care products to the automotive, marine, power sport, aviation, and home markets. We are a 3rd generation family owned and operated company.