Purchasing Agent

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

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.

Requirements:

• 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.