Purchasing Agent

Modineer Company; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Modineer Company in Elkhart, IN seeks a Purchasing Analyst to manage inventory and support strategic procurement. The role reports to the Purchasing Manager and requires excellence in data-driven decision making.

The ideal candidate has experience with NetSuite or Sage 50, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional activities to meet inventory and cost targets. This is a full-time, Exempt position with standard hours and possible extended days.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong data analysis and inventory planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-hand inventory position.
• Align purchasing goals with inventory needs and sales projections.
• Develop strategies to optimize inventory levels.
• Coordinate buying, distributing, and purchasing activities.
• Interface with departments to ensure policy compliance and process completion.
• Identify top vendors and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Research industry trends and identify new suppliers and technologies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

NetSuite

Sage 50

Pro-Management

Job description

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Purchasing Agent

Full Time Indirect Labor Elkhart, IN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1512

Salary: $60,000.00 Annually

Job Title : Purchasing Analyst

Reports to: Purchasing Manager of Business Unit

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Schedule: 8am – 5pm; Monday-Friday Extended hours may be required to support business needs

Job Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage on-hand inventory position.


• Align goals and functions of the purchasing department based on company inventory needs, and sales projections.


• Work on strategy to reduce or increase inventory where needed, depending on the dynamic demand.


• Coordinate activities for buying, distributing, and purchasing materials, supplies, and services.


• Interface with other departments as required to ensure process completion, and compliance with applicable policies (safety, environmental, insurance, financial, purchasing, etc.).


• Understand the top 20% top and bottom of vendor list.


• Identify opportunities for growth.


• Help to improve lower performing vendors, or begin sourcing for replacement.


• Experience, or willing to learn software, including: Net Suite, Pro-Management, and Sage 50, and ensure team uses tools efficiently.


• Constantly research the industry landscape and be aware of changing trends, and new technology.


• Maintain and execute Schedule to ensure team’s resources are focused appropriately to the most critical business needs.


• Responsible for building, and maintaining strong internal relationships and external vendor relationships.


• Understanding the tools for buying practices to ensure Marson is sourcing from the right vendors and the right cost.


• Forecasting parts and/or finished goods.


• Commitment and supportive of ISO 9001:2015 Standard and Certification.


• Achieving quality and cost targets

Qualifications/Skills:

• Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills.


• Strong time management, organizational skills including multi-tasking, and managing multiple projects/tasks.


• Knowledge, and experience with Sage 50, and Net Suite software is a plus.


• High degree of attention to detail.


• Great team player.


• Critical thinker, and problem-solving skills.


• Effective written and communication skills.


• Order follow-up, and analyzing data.


• Ability to drive a project forward and work independently.


• Strong understanding of the market conditions and trends.


• Working knowledge of negotiation techniques in the industry

Education Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience.