Purchasing Agent at Baudville Brands

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Inventory management, Vendor relations, Negotiation, Data analysis, Supply chain management, Reporting, Invoicing, Cross-functional collaboration, Detail-oriented, Time management, Problem solving, NetSuite, Logistics, Sales support

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

PURCHASING AGENT ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: The Baudville Brands team is looking for an upbeat, go-getter to support all aspects of the custom quoting and purchasing process. This includes working directly with the Baudville and RecogNation product, receiving, accounting and sales teams to present creative and unique product presentations, as well as, procure products with problem-free results, on-time delivery and maintaining reasonable inventory levels. Candidates should be highly organized, able to collaborate well in cross-functional teams, driven by achieving on-time deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide support to the sales team daily by giving accurate quotes on goods, including presentations to end users to close sales deals and achieve customer satisfaction. * Develop and maintain purchasing plans and releasing purchase orders to replenish inventory. * Collaborate with the team to consolidate shipments and avoid expediting expenses whenever possible. * Maintain a Vendor Scorecard and hold vendors accountable to our quality and delivery standards. * Understand the issue of Days on Hand versus Fill Rate and how to balance these daily. * Run reports of reorders, backorders and all other reports requested. * Work closely with multiple departments to identify inventory issues and collaborate to resolve. * Reconcile invoice and inventory discrepancies. * Source, develop, and build strong relationships with all domestic and international vendors. Troubleshoot all vendor issues for assigned products. * Negotiate the best possible price and service guarantee while actively supporting a positive representation of Baudville Brands in all communications. * Must be able to prioritize and demonstrate an ability to adapt and change priorities when the situation requires and handle variations in workload. Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to make appropriate decisions quickly. * Communicate effectively with management and other departments regarding pertinent changes and purchasing issues. * Work within the Distribution Center as needed preparing, organizing, and shipping / receiving products via UPS, FedEx, and USPS using software programs in a timely manner. * Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as warranted. KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS: * Must be highly detail-oriented to achieve a 95% accuracy rate or better for all purchased products. * Maintain a SKU Fill Rate % of at least 98.5% * Keep backorder dollars below the yearly defined goal. * Create, update, and maintain a catalog library of all custom product best-sellers. * Respond to a custom request within 4 hours or less. IDEAL CANDIDATE TRAITS: * Analyze and forecast an item’s historical usage and develop an appropriate purchasing plan. * Drive negotiating conversations with vendors for lower pricing, improved delivery promises, and/or process improvements. * Ability to communicate effectively, positively, and professionally to all internal departments and external vendors using both verbal and written communication skills. * Must be self-guided and work with a high level of energy and efficiency. * Must be able to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented, and results-driven environment REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Marketing, or other related business study. * 1-3 years of Purchasing experience preferred * Experience in NetSuite or similar program preferred. Our Winning Culture Offers * A world-class work environment: * West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for 18 times * National Best & Brightest winner for 13 consecutive years * 101 Best & Brightest in Wellness winner 12 times * 7-time Great Place to Work Certified™. (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7012443 [https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7012443]) * Performance-based compensation commensurate with experience, including annual salary and discretionary bonus * Stability of a privately held, employee-focused business with 41+ years of rich and diverse history * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability * Company-sponsored 401K with vested match * Tuition Reimbursement * Paid Parental Leave * Peer group of proven winners – ready to embrace the same and grow our successful business to new levels. At Baudville Brands, we offer a challenging but rewarding work environment where employees respect and recognize each other. We are dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug- and smoke-free workplace. Baudville Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, marital status, genetic information, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected characteristic. We welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview process a great one, please let us know.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Agent will support the sales team with accurate product quotes and manage inventory replenishment through effective vendor relationships. They are also responsible for reconciling invoice discrepancies and ensuring on-time delivery of products while maintaining high accuracy standards.