Purchasing Representative

Mallard Manufacturing a MacLean-Fogg Company is hiring a Purchasing Representative at our Sterling Illinois this role you will support accurate timely purchasing by preparing purchase orders coordinating with suppliers maintaining purchasing records and helping drive cost savings and process improvements.

• Location: Sterling IL

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-2:30 PM

• Pay: $17.50-$21.50/hour

• Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly

• Overtime: Overtime may be required based on business needs.

• Edit and process purchase requests accurately and on time preparing purchase orders that align with organizational needs.

• Research catalogs vendor databases and market references to compare pricing and obtain detailed material and supply specifications.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records including materials pricing inventory levels delivery schedules and supporting documentation.

• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotations negotiate terms follow up on outstanding purchase orders and support timely fulfillment of procurement needs.

• Drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements within assigned purchasing responsibilities.

• Own supplier projects and associated meetings while developing knowledge across assigned specialty buying categories.

• Monitor inventory levels help identify reorder points and support sufficient stock levels while minimizing excess inventory.

• Provide guidance coaching and support to junior staff as needed while following company purchasing policies procedures and supplier-management practices.

• High school diploma.

• 2-4 years of experience.

• Knowledge of UPS/FedEx shipping.

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills including professional phone and email communication.

• Strong attention to detail for purchase orders pricing inventory records and related documentation.

• Organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience using Microsoft Office and Teams.

• Intermediate mathematical skills for accurate calculations.

• Knowledge of JD Edwards or a similar system.

• Problem-solving skills and the ability to identify efficient solutions to purchasing challenges.

• Ability to make sound judgment decisions based on the information available.

• Ability to provide guidance and support to junior staff and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

This role involves sitting for extended periods and may require pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 15 pounds.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health financial well-being time away and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical dental and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage

• Paid parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources

• Virtual healthcare resources

• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities

• Additional wellness financial and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

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After a conditional offer this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein Illinois. Founded in 1925 we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions OMCO Mallard Manufacturing and Threadstrong. Across our companies we share a commitment to Integrity People Customers and Stewardship while investing in our people manufacturing capabilities customers and communities.

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry age disability genetic information military or veteran status marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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