Purchaser

Diamondback Airboats, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with annual rollover

Health insurance plans

401k with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Discounts on company products

Job summary

Diamondback Airboats, LLC seeks a Purchaser to manage daily purchasing using forecast and MRP. You will coordinate with vendors, determine quantities, and monitor demand while supporting inventory control and supplier performance.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of Purchaser/Buyer experience and 1 year in inventory management, with strong communication, negotiation, and planning skills; MS Office and MRP proficiency required; QuickBooks a plus. First shift in Florida.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Purchaser/Buyer.
• At least 1 year of experience in inventory and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MRP software; QuickBooks is a plus.
• Excellent foresight and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily purchasing activities using the forecast and MRP.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, prices, timelines.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments.
• Attend weekly project meetings and maintain purchase orders/backorders.
• Create new items in QuickBooks and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Forecasting

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP software

QuickBooks

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Purchaser

JOB SUMMARY

This role is responsible for maintaining daily purchasing activities using the forecast and MRP. Must have a deep knowledge of manufacturing, inventory and supply chain management.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 year of experience as a Purchaser/Buyer
• At least 1 year of experience working in inventory and supply chain management

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MRP software
• Preferred QuickBooks experience
• Excellent foresight and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

CORE DUTIES

• Maintain daily purchasing activities using the forecast and MRP
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Work with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments
• Stay current with existing and upcoming projects (attend weekly project meetings)
• Maintain open purchase orders/backorders and ensure accuracy
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs
• New item creation in QuickBooks
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Negotiate lower pricing
• Search and source potential suppliers and vendors
• Provide reports for management
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks of current market/economy trends that may affect demand

HOURS

• 1st shift position
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Overtime as needed

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates that accept an offer of employment will be required to pass a background and drug screen. Candidates must also meet ATF requirements for firearm possession.

BENEFITS:

• PTO with annual rollover; accrual beginning at 90 days
• 9 holidays and 1 floating holiday; and Veteran's Day paid double for employees whose DD214 is on file
• 4 traditional and 2 basic coverage health insurance plans to choose from
• Employer contribution monthly on healthcare plans
• Traditional and Roth 401k options with company match
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment insurance
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access
• 2 dental insurance plans
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurances including: accident, cancer, critical illness, and hospital plans
• HSA and FSA options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Employee discounts on company products

Diamondback America does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in providing services or employment opportunities and benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.