Find & Apply For Buyer / Purchasing Agent Jobs in Bartow, Florida

About Ideal:

Ideal Cabinetry provides homeowners, kitchen dealers and remodeling professionals with high quality indoor and outdoor cabinetry solutions, ready to ship in 10 business days or less. We can handle any project no matter how big or small. At Ideal Cabinetry, we prioritize delivering high-quality products quickly while providing exceptional customer experiences. About the

Role:

The Buyer is responsible for inputting transactions and administering a purchasing system. This position initiates, prepares, and processes and verifies purchase orders based on the established guidelines for purchasing materials and goods by required delivery dates. The buyer works closely with suppliers, warehouse teams, and production to ensure timely and accurate procurement of cabinetry components, hardware, raw materials, and operational supplies.

Core Capabilities and Competencies:

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving:

Proficient in critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills.

Effective Communication:

Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, active listening, and providing balanced feedback.

Customer Focus and Operational Excellence:

Building a culture of quality, performance effectiveness, and operational excellence through best practices, collaboration, and partnership.

Self-Management and Motivation:

Efficiently managing time, conflicting priorities, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and capable of working independently with limited supervision.

Adaptability and Agility:

Thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing competing priorities, and meeting the demands of various stakeholders while maintaining high performance.

Experience and Education:

o High School Diploma or equivalent required o 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurements, or supply chain preferred o Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) o Strong computer skills, including experience with ERP or purchasing software. o Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities. o Effective communication and negotiation skills. o Familiarity with inventory control practices and warehouse operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Job Duties:

• Input and maintain purchasing transactions within ERP systems.
• Maintain complete and organized purchasing records for audits, reporting, and traceability.

Prepare and Process Purchase Orders:

Initiate, prepare, and process purchase orders in line with established guidelines to procure materials and goods, ensuring delivery by required dates.

Expedite Order:

Follow up on delayed orders and resolve issues related to changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements to ensure timely receipt of goods.

Supplier Interaction:

Engage with suppliers to confirm pricing terms, product specifications, and availability. Work collaboratively to optimize payment schedules based on individual supplier agreements. o Assist in evaluating supplier performance and recommending improvements or alternatives.

Internal Communication:

Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure procurement needs are identified and fulfilled promptly and efficiently.

• Creating a

Safety Culture:

Everyone plays a role in fostering a strong safety culture within the facility. This involves promoting/adhering to safety as a core value, openly communicating about safety concerns, and safety initiatives. By creating a culture where safety is a top priority, we encourage proactive safety behaviors and reduce the likelihood of accidents or incidents. At Ideal Cabinetry we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Ideal believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person