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Purchasing AgentMarvin Lumber and Cedar Company • Kansas City, KS, United States
Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company • Kansas City, KS, United States
1 day ago
Salary
$60,000.00–$70,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Purchasing Agent

Looking to play a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly through effective supplier and inventory management? Join Marvin as a Purchasing Agent and contribute to delivering high-quality materials that support the fabrication of premium windows and doors.

In this role, you'll be responsible for securing the right materials at the right time, quantity, and cost while meeting quality and performance standards. This position partners with suppliers and internal teams to maintain inventory accuracy, manage risk, and support continuous improvement across purchasing operations.

Highlights of Your Role

  • Maintain MRP drivers and update production forecasts to ensure optimal inventory levels
  • Build supplier accountability through performance reviews, scorecards, and improvement discussions
  • Analyze purchase price variance and identify cost reduction opportunities
  • Coordinate logistics, shipments, and supplier stocking plans to ensure on-time material delivery
  • Partner with internal teams and suppliers to manage risk, quotes, and new materials

You're a Good Fit If You Have (Or If You Can)

  • Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills to support data-driven purchasing decisions
  • Knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management, and material quality requirements
  • Ability to evaluate inventory usage, identify trends, and adjust plans to meet production needs
  • Capability to influence outcomes, manage priorities, and collaborate across teams

Also Want to Make Sure You Have

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or a related field (preferred)
  • 23 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or a related discipline
  • Experience with MRP systems, forecasting, or inventory management practices
  • Professional certification or demonstrated commitment to continued learning (preferred)

We Invite You to See Yourself at Marvin

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, we've been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin's quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors. Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first.

We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

  • $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
  • Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
  • Annual profit sharing recognizing everyone's contribution to Marvin's success
  • Giving at Marvin participate in organized volunteer opportunities
  • Brighter Days Fund financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.

Compensation

$60,000 - $70,000

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