Buyer

nelsen corporation • Medina, OH

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Nelsen Corporation, a family-owned business established over 70 years ago, is a leading OEM and distributor of residential and commercial water treatment systems and components, and drinking water products. Headquartered in Medina, Ohio, with additional facilities in Arizona, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin, Nelsen serves professional dealers globally. The company is seeking a detail-oriented, positive team member for the Buyer position. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and supplies for all Nelsen locations and overseeing the product supply chain to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Possesses inventory management/research skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, including Word and Excel
• Must pass a background check and urine drug screen
• 3+ years of purchasing experience

Nice To Haves

• 2- or 4-year degree in relevant field
• Water Quality Industry or manufacturing knowledge
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system experience, specifically, Epicor Prophet 21

Responsibilities

• Create, submit, and manage purchase orders keeping responsibility of transaction through the invoice payment
• Communicate effectively the needs of the business to suppliers and keep internal stakeholders informed
• Assist in the management and maintenance of the continuous procurement of products and materials for resale and production
• Continuously review materials usage and market/delivery conditions to determine present and future purchasing needs
• Resolve purchase order issues including shipping discrepancies and quality errors, in coordination with Accounts Payable Specialist
• Assist in the development of procedures around purchasing, inventory control activities and workflow to maintain proper inventory levels
• Suggest forecasting changes as needed
• Assist in creating solutions for excess inventory, slow moving products, waste materials and damages
• Assist in the creation, management, and monitoring of purchasing and inventory reporting systems and communication methods
• Assist in the recruiting and maintenance of suppliers that provide high quality products and services at the best prices
• Develop an understanding of Supply Chain Specialist responsibilities, to assist as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health and wellness benefits eligibility, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, company-paid short/long term disability, life insurance, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees