Purchasing Agent

Company Description

Our Solutions Protect Patients!

Founded in 1932, Xttrium Laboratories has been dedicated to promoting health and well-being through high-quality products. Recognized as a trusted supplier of disinfectants to hospitals and healthcare providers, Xttrium has expanded its offerings to pharmacies nationwide. With over 40 years of expertise in manufacturing FDA-approved and EPA-registered healthcare solutions, the company is a leader in ensuring safety and quality in a health-conscious world.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Components Buyer to join the Xttrium Supply Chain team at our Mount Prospect facility. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment and is looking to build a strong foundation in procurement, planning, and inventory management.

This is not a passive purchasing role. You will be expected to actively manage supply continuity, communicate with vendors, and support critical operational workflows that directly impact production performance. Success in this role requires a high level of ownership, precision, and accountability.

This position reports directly to the Procurement Manager.

Key Responsibilities

- Review production schedules and demand forecasts to determine component requirements

- Place and manage purchase orders for production components

- Follow up with vendors to confirm order status and delivery timing

- Identify and escalate supply risks before they impact production

- Assist with inventory control tasks including returns and rejections

- Maintain accurate purchasing and vendor data in ERP systems

- Collaborate with Production Planning, Quality, Finance, and Warehouse teams

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, or related)

- 0–3 years of experience

Core Competencies & Requirements

- Advanced Excel skills (data organization, lookups, basic analysis)

- High attention to detail and accuracy

- Process-oriented mindset

- Highly organized with strong time management

- Strong communication skills

- High accountability and ownership

- Inventory fundamentals: understanding of lead times, reorder points, safety stock, and demand planning concepts

Preferred

- ERP system exposure (SAGE, SAP, Oracle, etc.)

- Manufacturing or regulated industry experience

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 annually

- Discretionary bonus based on company and department performance

- Benefits: 401k with company match, health, dental, vision, PTO, holidays

Work Environment

- Updated, modern office environment

• - Full-time, on-site role in Mount Prospect, IL