Purchasing Agent in Buffalo Grove, Illinois at Paragon Micro Incorporated

About Paragon Micro
Paragon Micro is one of the fastest-growing IT solution providers in the U.S. We partner with global technology leaders—Microsoft, HP, Dell, Cisco, Google, Lenovo, and over 1,000 other OEMs—to deliver world-class IT solutions to customers around the world. At Paragon Micro, we thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where every team member plays a critical role in driving innovation, operational excellence, and customer success.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support our Corporate and Public Sector sales teams. This role is critical to ensuring the timely and accurate processing of high-volume purchase orders while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, demonstrates flexibility in the face of shifting priorities, and brings a strong customer-first mindset to both internal and external interactions.

What You’ll Do

• Generate and process purchase orders with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency, supporting high-volume demand across Corporate and Federal sales teams
• Proactively manage order follow-ups, confirming receipt with suppliers, securing tracking details, and escalating issues when necessary
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers, distributors, and internal stakeholders
• Deliver a high level of customer service to internal teams, ensuring responsiveness and clear communication
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Accounting, and Partner Development to ensure seamless order execution
• Work closely with the Accounting team to reconcile purchase order and invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
• Prepare and maintain reports to support operational visibility and decision-making
• Serve as a resource to internal teams by reinforcing and educating on purchasing policies and best practices
• Demonstrate adaptability by supporting evolving business needs and taking on additional responsibilities as required

What You Bring

• Experience in a technology procurement, distribution, or reseller environment preferred
• Public Sector Experience preferred
• Preference given to candidates with global supply chain experience
• Familiarity with cost structures and negotiations with distribution partners is a plus
• Experience working within a CRM or ERP system; NetSuite experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proven ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accountability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams and with external partners
• Customer-first mindset with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach
• High level of professionalism and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred