Design Specialties · 22 hours ago
Purchasing Agent
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expDesign Specialties, LLC is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom fireplace doors, screens, and hearth products for the fireplace industry in North America. They are seeking a full-time Purchasing Agent to source and purchase materials and manage supplier relationships to support production schedules.
Building Materials
Responsibilities
Source and purchase raw materials, components, supplies, and services to support production schedules
Issue purchase orders, including intercompany, and manage order confirmations and delivery dates
Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and contracts with suppliers
Maintain and develop strong supplier relationships, to ensure reliability and performance
Track supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, cost) and address issues
Resolve delivery discrepancies and quality concerns
Create and maintain production jobs
Monitor inventory ROP levels and coordinate replenishment to avoid shortages or excess stock
Qualification
Required
Five years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong negotiation and analytical skills
Knowledge of inventory control and demand planning principles
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials, and inventory principles
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Positive work environment
Competitive salary
Training
Medical insurances
Paid time off
401(k) with company contribution
Performance bonus
Company
Design Specialties
At Design Specialties, we stay innovative, focus on high quality products, provide reliable customer service, and always work to stay ahead of the curve in the hearth industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase