Strategic Purchasing Lead: Cost Savings & Supply Reliability

Jacuzzi Group; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Job summary

The Jacuzzi Group in Streamwood, IL is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to manage procurement across multiple commodities and suppliers to ensure material availability for manufacturing operations. You will oversee purchase orders, inventory levels, and supplier performance within the Infor LN ERP system.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least five years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, and a proven record of cost savings, supplier development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Five or more years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience achieving cost savings and improving supplier performance.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers, commodities, purchase orders, and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office; ability to create reports.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement strategies and purchasing plans aligned with production requirements.
• Manage purchasing activities for multiple commodities and suppliers, including PO creation in Infor LN.
• Monitor material requirements and supplier commitments to meet production schedules.
• Review reports in Infor LN to support decisions and identify supply issues.
• Optimize inventory by monitoring lead times, usage, and stock turnover.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships addressing delivery, pricing, and quality.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, Finance to resolve material issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication (written & verbal)

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

LN-Infor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Jacuzzi Group in Streamwood, IL is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to manage procurement across multiple commodities and suppliers to ensure material availability for manufacturing operations. You will oversee purchase orders, inventory levels, and supplier performance within the Infor LN ERP system.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least five years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, and a proven record of cost savings, supplier development, and