Purchasing Agent - JTEKT MACHINERY AMERICAS CORPORATION

Under the direction of the Procurement Manager, the Purchasing Agent reviews material requirements for actual and forecasted sales, and plans and purchases the highest quality materials, parts, and components, etc. at the most cost effective pricing while meeting delivery requirements, and analyzes material requirements to determine when materials will be needed, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Why JTEKT Machinery is the Team to Join:

• We offer health insurance through BCBSIL with low premiums and deductibles for individuals and families, company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability and Basic Life & AD&D.
• Additional benefits include a variable bi-annual bonus, 401k with a generous Safe Harbor company match, 10 paid company holidays, and a progressive Paid Time Off policy starting at 15 days.
• We host an annual golf outing, Family Nights fit for all ages, and holiday parties in addition to regular company updates with lunches.
• We provide training opportunities for our employees and offer internal promotion opportunities.
• Hourly rate for this role starts at $25 per hour with the ability to earn overtime and offers are given from a total compensation perspective. JTEKT Machinery takes education, experience, and other job specific factors into consideration when making offers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The below list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

• Create purchase orders (POs) from requests for quote (RFQ / RQN) and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) requests and process accordingly.
• Review acknowledgements for agreement with POs and collaborate with appropriate parties to resolve issues.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs.
• Execute and issue material requirements planning (MRP) suggested POs as directed accurately and efficiently.
• Review all purchase or MRP requisitions and order accordingly, ensuring the purchase of the highest quality materials, parts, components, or services at the most cost effective pricing, while meeting delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for materials and parts, ensuring the ability to meet production requirements and quality standards. Assist with sourcing and establishment of new suppliers or consignment inventories as required.
• Run ERP status reports and analyze for adequate levels of materials to meet projected production needs.
• Review open order status report with suppliers.
• Assist in reconciling invoice and receiving transaction discrepancies.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Check on materials and parts shortages and replacements and expedite as needed.
• Support in processing returns for defective materials and parts.
• Set up part numbers for purchase items as needed, including pricing, costing, lead-time, supplier, and MRP planning information.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Travel Requirements: 0-5% as business needs require
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent education/experience.
• 3-5 years of experience with supplier management, purchasing of materials, and inventory management.
• 1+ year(s) of experience with use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) purchasing systems.
• Intermediate to Advanced experience with the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPM or CPIM certification is preferred.
• Experience with Power BI
• Application of prior supply chain management experience to a manufacturing environment