Nautique Boat Company
Purchasing Agent
Nautique Boat Company, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Job Description
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for purchasing products from assigned specific vendors. It is the Purchasing Agent’s responsibility to monitor all purchase orders (PO’s) submitted to each vendor, track plant production and modes of transit to ensure timely product arrival and to maintain pre-determined inventory levels. In order to maintain desired inventory levels, the Purchasing Agent must review current movement and account for future sales.
Essential Functions
PURCHASE ORDERS/SCHEDULING PRODUCTION/PROJECTIONS
Send orders to each plant based on current and anticipated usage
Coordinate production with the plant, and follow up with them, so orders ship in time to meet FOODMatch’s requested warehouse arrival date
Arrange transit of the order with the corresponding freight forwarder or trucker to ensure timely delivery to destination
Make sure vendor price lists on the server are always the most current
Make sure all pricing on PO’s is correct, invoices are approved and submitted to Accounting before the payment deadline
Send crop projections to suppliers when required
Meet with the Purchasing Manager to make sure they’re following purchasing protocol and review/discuss pending issues
LOGISTICS
Make sure all shipments arrive in the most economical way possible while also arriving within the required lead time
Follow up with the corresponding freight forwarder/trucker to make sure the shipment stays on schedule
Follow up with the Logistics Department if shipping information needs be updated, delivery of a container to the warehouse must be expedited, and/or we need to receive the warehouse unloading tally right away
Make sure Logistics Dept. has the lot numbers to receive the shipment
QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE TEAM
Work with the QC Team when a product must go on hold, not shipped, and/or not ordered due to quality or specification issues
Re-arrange inventory and/or purchasing patterns accordingly until issue is resolved
Inform QC when the 1st shipment of a new item, new recipe or new crop is arriving for their review
SALES TEAM
Follow up with the sales team on new items that will be ordered by new or existing customers. Be sure to receive projected usage and launch dates, and purchase the appropriate quantities in time for sales to begin
Contact the corresponding sales person when existing or new customer usage is not in line with what has been projected or suddenly differs from long term sales history
Qualifications:Qualifications
Proactive communicator; excellent written and verbal skills
Must display a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
Proficient in Excel
A love of good food and interest in the specialty food industry is a bonus!
Requirements
Degree in Supply Chain Management and/or prior Purchasing experience
Minimum of 2 years in a similar role
Additional Information
Location/Travel Requirements
This role is a hybrid role (3x in office/2x days remote) based out of the New York office
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
All FOODMatch employees are required to be fully vaccinated. Employees must show proof of full vaccination at the time of hire.
FOODMatch offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 per year
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for purchasing products from assigned specific vendors. It is the Purchasing Agent’s responsibility to monitor all purchase orders (PO’s) submitted to each vendor, track plant production and modes of transit to ensure timely product arrival and to maintain pre-determined inventory levels. In order to maintain desired inventory levels, the Purchasing Agent must review current movement and account for future sales.
Essential Functions
PURCHASE ORDERS/SCHEDULING PRODUCTION/PROJECTIONS
Send orders to each plant based on current and anticipated usage
Coordinate production with the plant, and follow up with them, so orders ship in time to meet FOODMatch’s requested warehouse arrival date
Arrange transit of the order with the corresponding freight forwarder or trucker to ensure timely delivery to destination
Make sure vendor price lists on the server are always the most current
Make sure all pricing on PO’s is correct, invoices are approved and submitted to Accounting before the payment deadline
Send crop projections to suppliers when required
Meet with the Purchasing Manager to make sure they’re following purchasing protocol and review/discuss pending issues
LOGISTICS
Make sure all shipments arrive in the most economical way possible while also arriving within the required lead time
Follow up with the corresponding freight forwarder/trucker to make sure the shipment stays on schedule
Follow up with the Logistics Department if shipping information needs be updated, delivery of a container to the warehouse must be expedited, and/or we need to receive the warehouse unloading tally right away
Make sure Logistics Dept. has the lot numbers to receive the shipment
QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE TEAM
Work with the QC Team when a product must go on hold, not shipped, and/or not ordered due to quality or specification issues
Re-arrange inventory and/or purchasing patterns accordingly until issue is resolved
Inform QC when the 1st shipment of a new item, new recipe or new crop is arriving for their review
SALES TEAM
Follow up with the sales team on new items that will be ordered by new or existing customers. Be sure to receive projected usage and launch dates, and purchase the appropriate quantities in time for sales to begin
Contact the corresponding sales person when existing or new customer usage is not in line with what has been projected or suddenly differs from long term sales history
Qualifications:Qualifications
Proactive communicator; excellent written and verbal skills
Must display a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
Proficient in Excel
A love of good food and interest in the specialty food industry is a bonus!
Requirements
Degree in Supply Chain Management and/or prior Purchasing experience
Minimum of 2 years in a similar role
Additional Information
Location/Travel Requirements
This role is a hybrid role (3x in office/2x days remote) based out of the New York office
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
All FOODMatch employees are required to be fully vaccinated. Employees must show proof of full vaccination at the time of hire.
FOODMatch offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 per year