Purchasing Agent

Job Summary

A creative, small‑but‑growing company in the northwest suburbs is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join its expanding supply chain team. This role offers a strong opportunity for growth in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities may be tailored to individual strengths and can include order management, purchasing, inventory and materials planning and management, and supplier relations.

Our company designs and delivers leading products that help young people pursue their passions in the performing arts. We are driven by our mission and proud of the positive impact our work has on young musicians and artists.

Primary Responsibilities (may vary based on candidate strengths):

Order Management

• Route customer orders through the appropriate fulfillment channels.
• Create and manage drop‑ship purchase orders, production orders, and related documentation.
• Proactively follow up to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on schedule

Purchasing

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with suppliers to secure the best possible value while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Issue purchase orders to domestic and international suppliers.
• Resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, or delivery.
• Monitor open orders and follow up to ensure on‑time delivery.

Inventory & Materials Planning

• Analyze inventory and usage data to reduce excess inventory while maintaining uninterrupted production.
• Plan purchases for stocked products and manufacturing components.
• Maintain accurate inventory forecasts aligned with production needs and sales.

Supplier Relations

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Review supplier performance and initiate improvements when needed.
• Maintain price lists and product availability information.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers as opportunities arise.
• Create and manage drop‑ship purchase orders, production orders, and related documentation.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and accurate
• Comfortable speaking with suppliers and partners by phone.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment that varies seasonally.
• Learns new technology quickly and is comfortable navigating complex systems.
• Collaborates effectively and contributes positively to team dynamics.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position based in our office. This role is not remote, temporary, freelance, or outsourced.
Please do not apply if you are unable to commute daily or if you represent an agency or outsourcing service provider.

• To apply, please include a resume and include the word "flapdoodle" in your response so we know you read this all the way through. :)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $30