Purchasing and Inside Sales Representative

DIRECT HIRE

Salary: $54-$62k

Arlington Heights Illinois (ONSITE)

Position Overview:

The Purchasing and Inside Sales Representative plays a critical role in managing procurement activities and supporting sales efforts for the company. This position is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and negotiating with vendors to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. Additionally, the role involves assisting the inside sales team in promoting and selling the company's products or services to customers.

Purchasing:

• Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data and on-time metrics.

• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable vendors and suppliers for various goods and services needed by the company.

• Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to MRP needs to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory.

• Plans, schedules, and manages orders to ensure timely delivery

• Directs supplier actions to mitigate delays

• Upload purchasing information to update and maintain the vendor database accurately (including supplier assessment).

• Maintains communication channels with supply chain – weekly meetings with European factory teams

• Serve as back-up for order helpdesk. Quotes deliveries for sales requests

• Performs price analysis for commercial products

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, price increases, proportions, and percentages.

• Award and administer purchase orders to suppliers/subsidiaries.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring excellent service and effective communication; paying special attention to the PPNA factory personnel

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, accounting, and logistics, to ensure seamless operations.

• Foster positive relationships with customers by delivering exceptional customer service and promptly addressing their needs.

• Adheres to and participates in continuous improvement

• Heightened sense of urgency and responsiveness

Market and Product Knowledge:

• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and product knowledge to make informed purchasing decisions.

• Conduct market research to identify potential new vendors, products, or services that align with the company's goals.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Analyze sales and purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and optimize cost-efficiency.

• Develop and monitor supplier performance (KPI); ensure best practices and business rules are respected

• Oversee and maintain inventory; analyze key inventory control measures to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years work experience in Business, Supply Chain Management, Sales, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or inside sales.

• Strong diligence and organizational abilities.

• Proficient in using CRM software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant business tools.

• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.

• Critical thinking skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions