Purchasing Agent

Bent Tubes, LLC; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in hydraulic components is seeking a Purchasing Agent in De Pere, WI. The ideal candidate will manage purchasing activities and inventory, ensuring efficient operations. With a focus on effective communication and problem-solving skills, this role provides opportunities for significant impact within the team.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years purchasing experience.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities and inventory levels.
• Analyze trends for cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain records of transactions and supplier information.

Skills

Financial acumen

Effective communication

Problem solving

Decision-making

Education

2 Year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Epicor ERP System

Job description

Do you enjoy helping customers achieve their daily goals? At Value Added Distributors, LLC in DePere, WI our team is driven, hardworking, and enthusiastic about producing quality products and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction. If this inspires you, then apply today!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm (On-site)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, holiday pay and more

Company: For 25 years, Value Added Distributors (VAD), and our family of companies has been a leading provider of hydraulic components in the industrial marketplace. Headquartered in Wisconsin, we take pride in our midwestern work ethic and our team of employees, providing outstanding products and unparalleled service to our valued customers. Operating in eight states with eighteen locations throughout the mid-western, southern, and eastern United States, we utilize state of the art equipment and employ the newest techniques allowing us to offer advancement opportunities in a continually growing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) landscape.

Job Overview: The Purchasing agent is responsible for the day-to-day purchasing activities, monitoring inventory levels as well as production needs for select branch locations. Order cycle and inventory reviews are key while strategically sourcing through our vendor partners based on customer orders and internal demand. This role involves working closely with branches/crossfunctional teams to achieve and support our valued customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase orders with current suppliers and manage inventory by tracking deliveries, monitoring inventory levels and ensuring timely restocking.
• Analyze data, monitor trends, and ensure compliance with financial reporting, and other data to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies, laws, and regulations. Verify correct pricing and appropriate lead times.
• Maintain accurate records of transactions, purchase orders, and supplier information in the ERP system. Recommend changes to reorder points, minimum and maximum inventory levels and lead times.
• Periodically organize and coordinate successful product returns and transfers.
• Support continuous improvement and quality objectives.
• The description of responsibilities is not exhaustive. There will be additional duties assigned per company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Competencies (Skills & Qualifications):

• Financial acumen to understand and analyze financial data. Demonstrated quantitative abilities, including unit conversions and cost calculations (unit conversions, cost conversions).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills that are clear and concise to effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams, facilities and vendor partners.
• Strong Problem solving and decision-making skills for order cycle analysis, determining lead times, track backorders, demand forecasting, and open purchase order and branch transfer management. Assess and mitigate stockouts and minimize disruptions to the customer.
• Balance competing priorities to optimize purchasing decisions and meeting deadlines.
• Independent decision-making to efficiently and effectively manage the procurement process and contribute to the overall success of the business. Commonly exercised by releasing orders, reviewing jobs, date management, inventory management, analyzing data, etc.
• Able to work independently, self-motivated, sets daily goals, and manages time effectively.
• Foster mutually beneficial relationships that are professional by building trust, providing timely communications, and managing supply chain challenges.

Education and Experience:

• 2 Year degree and/or 2 years purchasing/buying related experience in a manufacturing/fulfillment setting.
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Office suite (prominent use of Excel pivot tables, formulas, and VLOOKUP).
• Epicor ERP System knowledge is preferred but not required. Having used an ERP system is beneficial.
• Ability to type 35+ WPM

Work Environment: Work in an office environment with common noise levels, ability to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk, walking, and using hands and arms. In a purchasing agent position, you will be speaking often and listening actively with vendors, the team, and business colleagues that includes both in person, virtually, and on the phone. The individual will require fine motor skills, using fingers to operate small tools such as a phone and computer, or other controls specific to the position. Able to see details or objects at a close range may be necessary for tasks like reading product labels, documents, or identifying specific items.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The mental and physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Value Added Companies comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants, candidates, and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

An Equal Opportunity Employer