Buyer

Company Description

Established over 70 years ago, Nelsen Corporation, a family-owned business, has grown to become one of the world’s leading OEMs and distributors of residential and commercial water treatment systems and components, and drinking water products. From its headquarters in Medina, Ohio, and additional distribution and manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin, Nelsen serves professional dealers in the United States and worldwide. 

Role Description

Nelsen Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented, positive team member who is driven to succeed as our new Buyer! The Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and supplies to facilitate operations at all Nelsen locations. The Buyer will oversee the product supply chain to maximize sales and ensure customer satisfaction.

Why join the Nelsen Team? 

Our team is made up of hardworking, talented people in an exciting and fast-growing industry. Offering full-time opportunities, working Monday through Friday, our employees enjoy competitive pay, benefits and an exceptional work-life balance. 

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; onsite at our Medina, OH location. No weekends.

Pay: $60,000 - $75,000 per year; pay commensurate with experience and skills.

On the first of the month after 60 days

• Health and wellness benefits eligibility, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, company-paid short/long term disability, life insurance, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Purchasing Activities

• Create, submit, and manage purchase orders keeping responsibility of transaction through the invoice payment
• Communicate effectively the needs of the business to suppliers and keep internal stakeholders informed
• Assist in the management and maintenance of the continuous procurement of products and materials for resale and production
• Continuously review materials usage and market/delivery conditions to determine present and future purchasing needs
• Resolve purchase order issues including shipping discrepancies and quality errors, in coordination with Accounts Payable Specialist

Process Development

• Assist in the development of procedures around purchasing, inventory control activities and workflow to maintain proper inventory levels
• Suggest forecasting changes as needed
• Assist in creating solutions for excess inventory, slow moving products, waste materials and damages

Financial and Inventory Management

• Assist in the creation, management, and monitoring of purchasing and inventory reporting systems and communication methods
• Assist in the recruiting and maintenance of suppliers that provide high quality products and services at the best prices

 Additional duties as assigned

• Develop an understanding of Supply Chain Specialist responsibilities, to assist as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Possesses inventory management/research skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, including Word and Excel 
• Must pass a background check and urine drug screen

Education and Experience

• 3 years of purchasing experience
• 2- or 4-year degree in relevant field, preferred
• Water Quality Industry or manufacturing knowledge, preferred
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system experience, specifically, Epicor Prophet 21, a bonus