• Purchasing Agent

    ManpowerGroup (Sterling, IL)


    Purchasing Agent

    **Location:** Sterling, IL

    **Reports To:** Operations Manager

    Summary:

    The Purchasing Agent manages procurement, inventory, and vendor relationships to support daily operations. This role negotiates pricing and contracts, ensures timely delivery, and maintains compliance with company policies.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Source and purchase materials, equipment, and components.

    + Monitor inventory and reconcile discrepancies in ERP system.

    + Negotiate terms, resolve shipment issues, and maintain vendor compliance.

    + Track orders and communicate delays to internal teams.

    + Maintain accurate records and support organizational goals.

    Qualifications:

    + Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.

    + 3–5 years purchasing experience.

    + Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

    + Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.

    + Knowledge of sourcing strategies and lean manufacturing principles.

     

    About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

     

    _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

     

    ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.