Strategic Purchasing Specialist

Lippert; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Benefits package including medical, Rx

Competitive pay

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Lippert in Goshen, Indiana is seeking a Purchasing Agent/Buyer to manage requisitions, verify items, and process purchase orders through supplier networks. You will optimize inventory turns, support cost reductions, and ensure timely fulfillment while upholding Lippert’s core values.

The role emphasizes ERP proficiency (D365 preferred), strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player and be able to work alone in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze and support inventory, so we can optimize inventory turns and reduce costs.
• Display Lippert’s Core Values: Positive Attitude, Team Play with Trust, Passionate about Winning, Honesty-Integrity-Candor, Caring about People.
• Understanding of ERP systems (D365 preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills – specifically Word and Excel.
• Ability to take initiative, set priorities, learn quickly, and take ownership of assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Skills

Inventory analysis

ERP systems

D365 preferred

Microsoft Office

Initiative & ownership

Team player

Tools

D365 ERP

Job description

Lippert in Goshen, Indiana is seeking a Purchasing Agent/Buyer to manage requisitions, verify items, and process purchase orders through supplier networks. You will optimize inventory turns, support cost reductions, and ensure timely fulfillment while upholding Lippert’s core values.

The role emphasizes ERP proficiency (D365 preferred), strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.