Purchasing Agent
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, Monroe, OH, United States
Be Part of the Future of Sleep!
At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.
What You’ll Do:
Provides support to Materials Manager in all areas.
Responsible for purchasing raw materials in a repetitive just-in-time manufacturing environment as required by the Materials Manager.
Assist in purchasing raw materials and ensuring expeditious arrival.
Assist in controlling inventory and maintaining records.
Assist in implementing cycle count systems to ensure inventory accuracy.
Assist in reducing excess inventory, slow-moving and obsolete material.
Ensure that the necessary material is in-house to meet customer demands.
Work with corporate purchasing and other Simmons plants to move and acquire material on a timely and cost-effective fashion.
Communicate promptly about any delay, change, or other concern that impacts shop‑floor orders.
Develop policies that ensure timely delivery of goods and monitor schedule adherence and delivery performance from suppliers.
Aggressively work to achieve the lowest cost (price, quality, service, etc.) of all material for competitive advantage.
Ensure that we met key metrics.
Work with receiving clerk to verify incoming raw materials.
Order raw materials from MRP timely and accurately.
Develop and negotiate contracts with suppliers (price/terms).
Always look for opportunities to improve organizational mentality.
What You’ll Bring:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience with SAP planning/purchasing utilizing MRP tools.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred and required.
BA/BA degree and APICS/CPM certification preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to develop and analyze forecasts jointly with sales department.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Intermediate or higher level of knowledge in Microsoft Excel to create macros and use pivot table & lookup functions.
Cost accounting knowledge.
Proven success in inventory reduction.
Experience in purchasing, KANBAN systems, JIT, POU, MRPII, ABC analysis, consignment.
Job Factors / Work Environments
Warehouse and office environment.
Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding? When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.
Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non‑union‑optional)
Health, Dental, and Vision
Annual employee contribution to HSA
401(K) with company match
Paid Time Off / Vacation
12 company holidays
Sick days
Company paid short‑ and long‑term disability
Paid parental leave
Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed or religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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What You’ll Do:
Provides support to Materials Manager in all areas.
Responsible for purchasing raw materials in a repetitive just-in-time manufacturing environment as required by the Materials Manager.
Assist in purchasing raw materials and ensuring expeditious arrival.
Assist in controlling inventory and maintaining records.
Assist in implementing cycle count systems to ensure inventory accuracy.
Assist in reducing excess inventory, slow-moving and obsolete material.
Ensure that the necessary material is in-house to meet customer demands.
Work with corporate purchasing and other Simmons plants to move and acquire material on a timely and cost-effective fashion.
Communicate promptly about any delay, change, or other concern that impacts shop‑floor orders.
Develop policies that ensure timely delivery of goods and monitor schedule adherence and delivery performance from suppliers.
Aggressively work to achieve the lowest cost (price, quality, service, etc.) of all material for competitive advantage.
Ensure that we met key metrics.
Work with receiving clerk to verify incoming raw materials.
Order raw materials from MRP timely and accurately.
Develop and negotiate contracts with suppliers (price/terms).
Always look for opportunities to improve organizational mentality.
What You’ll Bring:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience with SAP planning/purchasing utilizing MRP tools.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred and required.
BA/BA degree and APICS/CPM certification preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to develop and analyze forecasts jointly with sales department.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Intermediate or higher level of knowledge in Microsoft Excel to create macros and use pivot table & lookup functions.
Cost accounting knowledge.
Proven success in inventory reduction.
Experience in purchasing, KANBAN systems, JIT, POU, MRPII, ABC analysis, consignment.
Job Factors / Work Environments
Warehouse and office environment.
Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding? When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.
Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non‑union‑optional)
Health, Dental, and Vision
Annual employee contribution to HSA
401(K) with company match
Paid Time Off / Vacation
12 company holidays
Sick days
Company paid short‑ and long‑term disability
Paid parental leave
Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed or religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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