Purchasing Agent

Lindsay Windows

Purchasing Agent

North Mankato, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Lindsay Windows is a leader in vinyl replacement and new construction windows with 7 locations nationwide. We source materials from reputable suppliers who have the same commitment to quality as we do. Our team supports core processes for all 7 locations and is searching for an experienced Purchasing Agent to join with us in our commitment to making exceptional windows. This is an on-site position located at the North Mankato, MN facility.

    Key duties include:

    · Place purchase orders based on system generated suggestions and understanding of operations.

    · Set and follow lead times, minimums, maximums, lot size, safety stock, etc. to optimize efficiency of purchasing and inventory carrying costs!

    · Review overages and outages!

    · Respond to invoice issues!

    · Facilitate inter-company transfers/purchase orders!

    · Partner with locations to achieve accurate monthly and period inventory cycle counts.

    · Review and correct inventory valuation reports at month-end.

    · Facilitate production orders being met /communicating changes to order status to all team members.

    · Estimate value and price based on market knowledge.

    · Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price delivery and schedule.

    · Review bills of material for accuracy and suggest/make changes, as necessary.

    · Discuss defective or unacceptable goods with team members and vendors.

    · Maintains relationships with the suppliers.

    · Assures compliance with regulatory standards.

    Providing cost savings ideas on a regular basis

    Additional duties assigned by department manager as required by business needs.

    2-5 years’ experience with materials/purchasing in a high-volume manufacturing environment

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    APICS certification a plus.

    Must be a team player.

    Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.