Purchasing Agent / Buyer

Maumee Supply is looking for organized, driven individuals who enjoy a fast paced environment. On a daily basis, the purchasing agent is responsible for buying assigned buy lines at the best possible price, negotiating prices, return goods authorizations, RGA follow-ups, review product mixes, answering associates and customer product inquiries, trouble shooting products, communicating with manufactures and reps to stock the most desirable products, product and file maintenance, suggest stocking products and/or change in product mix and price updates.The purchasing agent is a crucial piece of the sales process and works closely with both inside and outside sales to source information, pricing, and availability of special ordered material and non-stock requests.This buyer will be purchasing primarily commodity rough plumbing items. Product and industry knowledge is encouraged but not mandatory. Microsoft Excel experience is required. All buys will take place in the Epicor Eclipse ERP system.RequirementsMust be fun and enjoy smiling (sorry - no curmudgeons)!Organized and detail orientedPurchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amountsNegotiate prices, discounts terms and transportation arrangements for merchandisePrepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and servicesWorks closely with the inside and outside sales team to assist with the sourcing of information and pricing for requests of special ordered materials, and non-stock products. Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is neededResearch and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and historyInterview and work closely with vendors to obtain and develop desired productsMonitor and follow applicable laws and regulationsNegotiate, or renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representativesFollow-up with Vendors: Status of credits and/ or partial creditsMonitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goodsConfer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective actionMaintain Inventory records, RGA, Product Files, Pricing Files, Purchasing files and reportsEvaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changesMaintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventoriesExpedite backordered and overdue merchandise along with other daily reports and updating of inventory system to keep information accurateBenefitsMaumee Supply is 3rd generation locally owned plumbing and heating supplier, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Northwest, OH; Southeast, MI; and Western IN. We've been in business since 1956. Much of our team has been with use for decades - we treat our employees like family!Our benefits package includes:Health insurance401(k) with Company MatchHealth Savings AccountSupplemental Insurance (Aflac)Company Paid Short-Term Disability insuranceCompany Paid Life insurancePaid time offPaid HolidaysParental leaveProfessional development assistanceEmployee discounts