Senior Purchasing Agent

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to review PO requests, select vendors, request quotes, and place purchase orders for materials at optimal price and delivery. The role includes monitoring PO status and ensuring on-time delivery while collaborating with suppliers on delivery, quality, price, or sale terms.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree or 2+ years in purchasing, proficient in Excel/Word, and strong communication, negotiation, and math skills to

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2 years' experience in purchasing related field.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and basic computer tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase order requests and determine appropriate vendors; monitor new vendors.
• Request quotes and place purchase orders to obtain materials at optimal price and delivery.
• Monitor status of POs and follow up on past due orders for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate and track status of large projects separate from standard orders.
• Attend supplier/purchasing review meetings and support plant operations.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Basic mathematical skills

Education

Associates degree or 2 years' experience in purchasing related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Windows

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Description

• Responsible for reviewing purchase order requests and determining appropriate vendors and monitoring new vendors.
• Responsible for requesting quotes.
• Responsible for entering and placing Purchase orders, purchasing supplies and materials at the optimal price and delivery.
• Monitor the status of Purchase Orders and follow up on past due orders to help ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Deals with supplier when serious variations arise in delivery, quality, price or conditions of sale.
• Responsible for filing all purchase orders for future reference.
• Coordinating and tracking status of large projects separately from the standard orders.
• Attend quarterly Supplier/Purchasing Review meetings.
• Special projects as determined by the Plant Manager.

Requirements

• Education: Associates degree or 2 years' experience in purchasing related field.
• Skills: Excel, Word, Windows & basic computer knowledge desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, negotiation and problem-solving skills. Basic mathematical skills required.
• Experience: 2-4 years' experience in purchasing or buying related field.
• Other: Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with vendors.