Purchasing Agent/Buyer

Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa • Clearwater, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent/Buyer will serve as the key liaison between Sun Wholesale Supply operations and its supplier partners. This role involves monitoring inventory levels and collaborating directly with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of goods. The Purchasing Agent/Buyer will be instrumental in achieving cost savings through negotiations and contract implementation, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring suppliers meet key performance indicators. This is a critical role requiring a strong sense of urgency, excellent communication skills, and the desire to make a measurable and immediate impact on the business. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys learning and taking on new challenges.

Requirements

• 3 years or more of supply chain experience
• Experience with JD Edwards/AS400 desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and interpret purchasing signals based on a weekly inventory report.
• Issue purchase orders to approved suppliers to obtain materials at the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and other requirements.
• Analyze quotations, select suppliers, enter purchase orders, and schedule deliveries.
• Negotiate pricing and terms.
• Follow up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery.
• Verify deliveries match the assigned purchase order and report any variances to the supplier.
• Resolve quality and delivery issues.
• Develop strong and productive relationships with suppliers.
• Understand products purchased to explain key benefits and features.
• Analyze and present data and provide recommendations based on key variables.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• Eligible for Paid Time Off and 8 paid holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Excellent career advancement and training opportunities to support your career growth
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed