Purchasing Agent at Automatic Pool Covers, Inc in Westfield, IN

Summary: Automatic Pool Covers, Inc is a company dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality products. They are seeking a Purchasing Agent responsible for coordinating and executing purchasing activities, ensuring timely availability of materials, and maintaining strong vendor relationships while negotiating optimal pricing.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and maintenance/repair/operations (MRO) items
- Monitor inventory levels, post receivers
- Analyze market trends and vendor delivery systems to assess current and future material availability
- Recommend appropriate order quantities based on demand forecasts and lead times
- Manage inventory movement between primary and secondary vendors
- Evaluate cost of goods sold and product quality to ensure optimal pricing and product performance
- Follow up with suppliers to confirm order status, expedite deliveries, and ensure adherence to quality and delivery expectations
- Communicate pricing changes, material shortages, or other supply chain disruptions to the Director of Operations promptly
- Evaluate product lines and deliveries for opportunities w/tariffs, surcharges, etc

Required Qualifications:
- High School education level required
- 1–5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
- Valid driver's license required
- Able to pass a background check
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and NetSuite or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
- Basic to intermediate skills in negotiating vendor contracts, pricing, and delivery terms
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in mathematical calculations and cost analysis
- Effective time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment
- Competence in operating standard office equipment (computers, phones, calculators, copiers, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- NetSuite experience preferred

Required Skills: Purchasing, Procurement, Manufacturing materials procurement, Maintenance/repair/operations (MRO) procurement, Inventory management, Market trend analysis, Vendor relationship management, Contract negotiation, Pricing analysis, Product quality evaluation, NetSuite, Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, Microsoft Office, Mathematical calculations, Cost analysis, Data entry, Office equipment operation