Purchasing Agent

A Purchasing Agent supports production with purchased material to fabricate windows and doors. It is their responsibility to obtain the appropriate quantity of goods in a professional, reliable and responsive manner at the negotiated price while meeting quality, schedule and performance requirements specified by the Marvin company.

Maintain MRP Drivers: Regularly update MRP systems to ensure optimal inventory levels based on production schedules.
• Supplier Accountability: Conduct meetings with suppliers to review performance and discuss improvements.
• Purchase Price Variance Review: Analyze discrepancies between expected and actual purchase prices, verify changes, and implement cost reductions.
• Supplier Scorecard Review: Assess supplier performance and manage risks to ensure timely material delivery.
• Supporting Purchasing Coordinator: Support and train Purchasing Coordinators and assist with responsibilities as needed.
• Inventory Management: Coordinate with suppliers to maintain adequate inventory levels and align forecasts with production plans.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier performance to ensure timely delivery.
• Supplier Stocking Plans: Collaborate with suppliers to maintain inventory levels and align forecasts with production plans.
• Request Quotes: Work with stakeholders and suppliers to quote new materials, parts, and services.
• Forecast Sharing: Send regular forecasts to key suppliers.
• PPAP Requests: Submit and manage Part Production Approval Process requests.
• Logistics Coordination: Schedule and track shipments, resolving issues or delays.
• Production Forecast Updates: Update production forecast data in the MRP system.

• Computer proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of material quality requirements, processes, and procedures
• Ability to analyze inventory usage and requirements
• Leadership skills
• Purchasing processes and systems knowledge
• Negotiating skills
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or related field (recommended)
• 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Leadership, or Project Management; OR 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree
• Professional certification preferred

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 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.