Purchasing Specialist

Description

Mainely Tubs prides itself in carrying the highest quality hot tubs, swim spas and saunas, and providing world-class service to our customers. Our products promote health and wellness, reduced aches and pains, and wholesome family time. They make customers happy, and we enjoy the satisfaction that brings.

We are looking for passionate, service-oriented individuals who want to challenge themselves at a company where they can build a true career. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and best of all—company ownership. We are 100% employee-owned, and all team members begin receiving annual grants of company stock in their second year.

Position Summary:    The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for all things related to purchasing, maintaining inventory records. The purchaser will oversee the creation of purchase orders, ordering, tracking, and researching and maintaining relationships with vendors. The position works closely with other departments and upper management in a variety of tasks. 

You will be a friendly, team-oriented individual who embraces our culture of “Humble, Hungry and Smart.”

Primary duties/responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Purchases supplies, and parts for the company.
• Creates and maintains inventory min/maxes for all inventory locations.
•  Forecasts arrival of product and communicates and manages backorders.
• Maintains knowledge of trends and seasonal product needs.
• Maintain knowledge of the stock room, showrooms and other inventory locations.
• Maintain accurate accounting of all inbound inventory and orders.
• Reviews and creates purchase orders with vendors; oversees tracking of all purchase orders for company.
• Develops and maintains inventory databases for supplies used; maintains spreadsheets and inventory systems with accurate timely updates.
• Collaborates with sales, customer service and logistics departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.
• Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price and/or conditions of sale.
• Updates cost (as directed by the supplier) and retail prices (as directed by the CFO) in the ERP system. Ensures we are optimizing order quantities to receive maximum discounts.
• Assists in development and fulfillment of inventory at remote locations.
• Tracks, bills and updates refurbishment inventory.
• Develops/implements policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
• Assists in the creation and achievement of department goals.
• Participates in continuous  improvement processes and implement “best practices.”
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will possess the following –

• At least three years of buying and/or purchasing experience
• High school diploma and/or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Solid time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong goal attainment orientation with a team focus
• Ability to analyze and gather information to identify potential problems or discrepancies
• Ability to handle confidential information and records
• Ability to create and promote a team first environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with other departments
• Solid computer skills including Excel, Outlook, Google Docs and Database skills
• Ability to work extended hours as needed

Core hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (30 minutes for lunch)

Salary : $22 - $24