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EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Purchasing AgentEssential Functions:•Builds and maintains business relationships with vendors and suppliers to create the best possible partnership.•Can confidently negotiate and close deals to secure the best value, terms, and service.•Purchases materials, coordinates material movement, and manages inventory levels to ensure timely material availability.•Forecast levels of demand to ensure all products arrive in a timely manner so there are no interruptions in manufacturing•Manages purchasing and inventory systems to ensure accurate recording of all purchases and material movement data.•Schedules and coordinates all truckload and LTL shipmentsKey Areas of Responsibility1. Source, procure, and coordinate delivery of all raw, finished, and semi-finished materials.2. Negotiates pricing and contracts with vendors and service providers.3. Source, procure, and coordinate completion of all professional services.4. Issue purchase orders for all purchased materials, supplies, and services.5. Receive all purchase orders in the purchasing system upon receipt of goods. Investigate andcorrect any discrepancies between ordered and received quantities.6. Verify invoice amounts against purchase orders upon receipt and approve same for payment.7. Manage inventory levels and material movements to ensure timely material availability.8. Coordinate with other departments to manage purchasing and inventory systems, purchase product line items, and other system settings to ensure timely and accurate tracking of all material purchases and movements.9. Schedule and coordinate material returns with vendors.10. Coordinate with scheduling to pickup materials on company trucks when necessary.11. Other duties as deemed reasonable and necessary by the Company.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

1. Core value fit - We are kind, We are enthusiastic, We are humble, We take initiative, We get it done, We get it right,

2. Attention to detail.

3. Strong analytical aptitude.

4. Positive attitude and a team player mentality are essential.

5. Flexibility to meet changing customer demands.

6. Self-motivated; Driven to save money for our business.

7. Exceptional organizational skills.

8. Ability to think and act independently with minimal direction

9. Personal commitment to continuous improvement

10. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

11. Willing to learn; Open to new ideas and strategies

12. Excellent verbal and written communication skills using proper grammar and punctuation.

Position Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's Degree in business, logistics, supply chain or similar

Level of Experience: Three to five years' professional experience in purchasing and inventory management in a manufacturing environment

Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook Certifications/Licenses

Other: Drug-Free workplace Preferred Qualifications 1. General Knowledge of Kitchen & Bath Products 2. General Knowledge of Construction Materials 3. General Knowledge of Plumbing Parts, Fittings, and Supplies 4. Experience working in Jobtracker job management software

About the Organization
Tower Industries is the premier provider of premium surfacing solutions for a wide variety of residential, commercial, and institutional applications. We have worked tirelessly to build a business driven by hard work, top-quality surfacing products, innovative solutions, and continuous improvement. All Tower Industries products are custom-fabricated in our 60,000 square foot manufacturing facility located in Massillon, Ohio.

We work regularly with architects, designers, contractors, and builders, offering open lines of communication, creative ideas, and responsive customer service. Our unrivaled flexibility, in both our business model and the design of our products, allows you to focus on other pressing business priorities.

Our Mission

Tower Industries is committed to serving a wide range of national clients, including commercial general contractors, millwork/casework suppliers, dealers, builders, specifiers, architects, and designers. We also regionally and locally serve residential customers, commercial general contractors, millwork/casework suppliers, dealers, builders, specifiers, architects, and designers. We are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations and delivering absolute, on-time performance.

We are a drug-free workplace.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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