Purchasing Agent

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:

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring raw materials to support production in a just-in-time manufacturing environment. This role ensures material availability, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and cost efficiency while working closely with internal teams to support plant operations.

How You'll Do It:

Purchasing & Inventory Management

• Purchase raw materials in alignment with production schedules and MRP requirements.
• Determine order quantities and ensure timely delivery to support production demands.
• Expedite material deliveries and communicate delays or issues impacting the shop floor.
• Manage inventory levels, including reduction of excess, slow-moving, and obsolete materials.
• Support and maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Correct inventory discrepancies identified by the Material Specialist.

Supplier & Vendor Coordination

• Follow up on purchase orders and resolve vendor-related issues.
• Process vendor returns and resolve material-related issues.
• Ensure quality and quantity of incoming materials, coordinate returns and chargebacks for defective materials.
• Develop and support purchasing policies to ensure timely supplier deliveries.
• Monitor supplier performance and pursue lowest total cost (price, quality, and service).
• Collaborate with corporate purchasing and other plants to transfer or source materials cost-effectively.

Financial & System Accuracy

• Reconcile Accounts Payable invoices with receiving documentation.
• Work with Accounting to complete system adjustments and vendor chargebacks accurately.
• Maintain organized electronic and hard-copy records (vendors, pricing, materials, purchase orders, and receiving reports).

How You'll Do It Cont'd:

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide inventory reports and 5-Why analyses for SQDC boards.
• Ensure key purchasing and inventory metrics are met.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities across purchasing and inventory processes.

Collaboration & Support

• Coordinate with Plant Management, Sales, Accounting, Shipping, Receiving, Product Analysts, and other internal stakeholders.
• Support the Materials Manager in all aspects of material management.
• Assist with audits and physical inventory activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager related to the role.

Knowledge & Development

• Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices.
• Participate in training related to manufacturing processes, safety, and PPE requirements.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement and customer-focused mindset.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment with urgent deadlines.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and effective internet-based research skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

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

• 401K 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/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.