Purchasing Agent - Elgin, IL

Work Location

1500 Holmes Rd,

Elgin

Illinois

60123

, United States

Pay Type

Salaried

Job Description

WELCOME TO AMERICAN NTN BEARING MANUFACTURING

We are a highly automated Tier 1 supplier of wheel-bearing hubs for the automotive industry located in Elgin, IL. We are part of NTN, the world's third largest bearing manufacturer, we have over 75 plants worldwide and over 100 years of premium quality to our name.

Job Title : Purchasing Agent

Summary As a member of the purchasing team, the Purchasing Agent coordinates and leads in MRO activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, and parts, for organization by performing the essential duties of the position.

Starting Salary : $85,000

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge / skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. At ANBM, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews, negotiates and processes 30 to 50 MRO requisitions on a daily basis.
• Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, using required negotiation skills.
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Reviews transportation and freight documentation for imports.
• Approves invoices for payment.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.

Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and / or Experience

Physical Demands

NTN treats all employees and applicants according to their individual qualifications, abilities, and experiences and adheres to all local and national employment rules and regulations where we operate. NTN does not tolerate discrimination due to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, protected veteran / military status, or any other legally protected trait.

ANBM offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including choice of medical plans, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) Plan, separate company contribution to your 401(k) retirement account, Paid Time Off (PTO), and eligibility for tuition reimbursement.