Purchasing Agent - Buyer

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

Position: Entry-Level Purchasing Agent
Location: Centralia, IL | Full-Time | On-Site

Who Are We?

We’re not just making bathware—we’re building products people rely on every single day.

Swan Surfaces has been a trusted name in the bathware industry since 1964. As part of the Molded Products Group, we combine decades of craftsmanship with modern manufacturing and a people-first culture.

From solid surface walls and shower systems to durable, beautifully designed bath solutions, Swan products are used across the country in homes, hotels, apartments, healthcare facilities, and more. If it gets built to last—and built right—there’s a good chance Swan had a hand in it.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Think of this role as the starting point of everything we make.

As an Entry-Level Purchasing Agent, you’ll help keep our operations moving by making sure the right materials show up at the right time. You’ll work closely with production, suppliers, and internal teams to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment—and learn how purchasing really works from the ground up.

No prior purchasing experience? No problem.
If you’re organized, curious, and ready to learn—we’ll teach you the rest.

This is a great launchpad into supply chain, operations, procurement, or manufacturing leadership.

What You’ll Do Every Day

• Assist with purchasing raw materials, supplies, and services needed for production
• Help create and track purchase orders and follow up with vendors
• Communicate with suppliers on pricing, availability, and delivery timelines
• Support inventory accuracy and help prevent shortages or delays
• Partner with production, scheduling, and accounting teams to keep things running smoothly
• Learn how purchasing decisions directly impact cost, quality, and delivery

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need a perfect resume—just the right mindset.

You might be a great fit if you are:

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable communicating with people (emails, calls, follow-ups)
• Curious about how things are made and how businesses operate
• Ready to learn, ask questions, and grow
• Reliable and proud of doing things the right way

Where This Role Can Take You

We love developing talent from within. This role can open doors to:

• Buyer or Senior Purchasing roles
• Supply Chain or Materials Planning
• Operations or Production Support
• Inventory & Logistics Leadership
• Cross-functional growth across manufacturing and corporate teams

You’ll work alongside experienced leaders who actually want to teach and mentor—not just delegate.

Work Environment & Location

• On-site role in Centralia, Illinois
• Manufacturing-focused, team-oriented environment
• Collaborative, supportive culture where your work truly matters

What We Value (Our Virtues)

You’ll see these in action every day:

• Safety First – Our people come home safe
• Customer Centricity – Everything we do serves the end user
• Agility – We adapt and improve quickly
• Teamwork – We win together
• Performance Culture – We strive to be better than yesterday
• Integrity – We do the right thing, even when it’s hard

Ready to Start Something Solid?

If you’re looking for more than “just a job”—and want a role where you can learn, grow, and be part of something real—we’d love to meet you.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for Swan Surfaces in the past?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Centralia, IL 62801 (Required)

Work Location: In person