Find & Apply For Buyer / Purchasing Agent Jobs in Goshen, Indiana

Overall Purpose:

Why the

Job Exists & What You Will Do:

As the Purchasing Agent - Window & Door, you will oversee the window and door purchasing, accuracy of orders, and timely delivery of product to ensure on-time, complete, and accurate orders.

Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes:

Your Accountabilities in the Role Efficient Purchasing for

On-time, Complete, & Accurate Projects:

100% of the Job Reviews orders to determine materials and products that need to be purchased and by when, considering lead times, to meet delivery dates. Verifies accuracy of Window and Door sales orders prior to creating vendor purchase orders within the system. Sends edits back to the appropriate sales team member to ensure accurate sales order creation. Creates a PO through the vendor specific software, ensuring accuracy of order and delivery dates. Monitors PO's, checks delivery dates, and makes changes/expedites products to meet order needs. Communicates back-order information to Sales and the Scheduling Coordinator to ensure project scheduling adjustments can be made effectively as needed. Reviews the packing list matches the physical order received; logs accurate data into the system. Handles Cabinet and Countertop purchasing, as a back-up or overflow, to ensure timely project completion. Facilitates spot checking of inventory to ensure it matches with the system. Orders general supplies, as needed, as a backup for business continuity. The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Position Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma preferred; may consider equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Experience:

3+years of previous experience in a related purchasing or ordering capacity, or similar role preferred; previous window and/or door industry experience preferred, specifically knowledge of Andersen Window and Door Products . Certification(s):

N/A Functional Skills:

Detail-oriented with excellent planning, prioritizing, execution, and organizational skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong math skills and solid time management skills; solid ability to maintain focus to identify and prevent errors.

Technology Aptitude/Skills:

Excellent Microsoft Office skills required; CRM and design software experience a plus.

Language Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Leadership/Behaviors:

Highly self-motivated with ability to remain calm while maintaining a positive, energetic, and professional approach; excellent interpersonal skills; able to adapt communication style and tailor to audience; strong ability to make independent decisions and determine a path forward; collaborative with the team; highly accountable with strong sense of urgency; flexible and adaptable to meet business needs.

Culture Match Behaviors:

Professional, team-oriented, dedicated to excellence in service, reliable and highly accountable, positive attitude, able to work in a relaxed environment with a fast-paced work flow. Core Values that Apply to

All Positions:

Superior Customer Service High Integrity Professional Continual Learner Strives for Personal Best Displays being a good citizen

Equipment Used:

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, electronic devices, photocopiers, filing systems/cabinets and fax machines . Physical Requirements to

Perform Essential Functions:

Ability to sit at desk frequently Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen frequently Ability to use hands and fingers to utilize equipment and devices frequently Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow frequently Ability to read and respond due to nature of the work on a frequent basis Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and/or computer frequently Ability to listen to customers, problem-solve, and respond frequently Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull, and carry items frequently Lifting up to 40 lbs. sporadically

Environmental Conditions & Travel:

The employee is primarily exposed to a normal office environment with varying levels of noise and temperature. This position may face inclement weather conditions when traveling.

Travel:

Limited Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Procurement:

3 years (Preferred)

Purchasing:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person