Purchasing Agent

Nexus Brands Group Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee referral program

Ongoing training and growth

Job summary

Nexus Brands Group is seeking a proactive Purchasing Agent for our Chandler, AZ Distribution Center. This full-time role focuses on procurement planning, vendor relations, and inventory oversight to meet targets and timelines.

The ideal candidate has a degree and 2+ years in purchasing/inventory, with ERP experience and strong Excel/Word skills. Regular 8am-5pm, on-site in Chandler, AZ, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; 2+ years’ experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• 1-2 years working with an ERP system.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel and have basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced, high volume environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Must be able to work M-F from 8a - 5p.
• Ability to show up and be on time to scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls procurement activities.
• Executes international and domestic purchasing and logistics from intent to delivery.
• Maintain inventory levels aligned with goals through forecasting and PO execution.
• Manage third party logistics and address defective goods with vendors.
• Obtain product information from vendors: price, availability, delivery, warranty.
• Communicate with cross-functional departments on purchases and inventory.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to authorize payments.
• Implement and monitor procurement reporting systems.
• Consult with supervisor on supplier capacity, delivery, and maintenance schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purchasing Agent

Full Time CHD, Chandler, AZ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1288

Salary Range: $24.00 To $26.00 Hourly

About Us

Nexus Brands Group is the market leader in tattoo, pet grooming and beauty industries. We strive to support our professional customers who are fully committed to the lifestyle and sharing their craft to customers and enthusiasts across the globe. Nexus Brands Group represents a family of authentic brands and businesses that offer industry leading products, innovation, and service to help professionals share and perform their passion to the highest level possible.

Position Overview

We are currently searching for an experienced Purchasing Agent for our Chandler, AZ Distribution Center. The ideal candidate is a capable self-starter who is resourceful in solving problems with minimal direction and thrives in a challenging yet fun environment.

This is a non-exempt role and pays $24-$26 an hour depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Executes international and/or domestic purchasing and logistic activities related to procurement of a finished goods, from intent to purchase through delivery of product.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management, through forecasting, planning and purchase order execution.
• Manages third party logistics; discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with third party logistics, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, delivery schedule and warranty.
• Communicates with cross-functional departments regarding the status of product purchases and inventory levels.
• Discusses product related issues, defective or unacceptable goods or services with vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Works with Accounts Payable to authorize payment for purchases by reviewing invoices and related documentation.
• Implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Consults with supervisor and management about problems such as supplier capacity, delivery schedule, equipment performance, output quality, and maintenance schedule.
• Any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Company’s Values.

The duties listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Is this role for you?

• Bachelor’s Degree; 2+ years’ experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• 1-2 years working with an ERP system.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel and have basic computer knowledge.
• Possess the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced, high volume work environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Must be able to work M-F from 8a - 5p.
• Ability to show up and be on time to scheduled shifts.

Experience:

• E-commerce buying: 2 years (Preferred)
• Multi-category purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Inventory management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Ability to show up and be on time to scheduled shifts.

What’s in it for me?

We constantly strive to provide our team members with an optimal workplace. We believe that your work should be rewarding. Below are just a few of the benefits our Company offers our team members:

• Friendly and supportive culture with team member appreciation events
• Health and welfare benefits
• Supplemental insurance options including long and short-term disability and EAP
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in addition to paid holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Continuous training and growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

Nexus Brands Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Nexus Brands Group complies with applicable disability and reasonable accommodation laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and team members with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their position, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.