What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at VAD HVAC Distributors?
New full-time opportunity available for a highly accurate, organized, and data-driven problem solver!
Our team at Value Added Distributors is hiring a Purchasing Agent to support our long-term success, customer satisfaction, and continued profitability. A strategic and analytical mindset would be beneficial, as your efforts will directly impact our financial standing.
You'll earn competitive pay and work a consistent 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday schedule. Apply for our De Pere, WI team today to enjoy benefits like:
At Value Added Distributors, LLC., we are not just an applied industrial distributor but a company that builds careers, relationships, and futures. Since 1995, we've combined forward‑thinking solutions with small‑company values, creating a workplace where people are respected, supported, and heard. Our team enjoys the security of a growing company, opportunities to advance from within, and a clean, well-lit space to do meaningful work. From summer cookouts to long-term career development, our company is a place where hard work is recognized, ideas are valued, and people come first. If you're ready to join a team that's invested in your success and the future of applied industrial distribution, we'd love to welcome you aboard.
ARE YOU A GOOD FIT TO BECOME OUR PURCHASING AGENT?
Qualifications
This role involves tracking lead times, demand forecasting, managing purchase orders, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll need the ability to anticipate and proactively meet needs. Here are the minimum qualifications:
Our Purchasing Agent Keeps Our Inventory Well-stocked And Ensures We're Always Ready To Meet Customers' Needs And Production Demands. You'll Work Cross-functionally With Different Teams And Departments To Monitor Product Levels, Identify Supply Needs, And Purchase The Necessary Materials. You Can Expect To
Our team at Value Added Distributors is hiring a Purchasing Agent to support our long-term success, customer satisfaction, and continued profitability. A strategic and analytical mindset would be beneficial, as your efforts will directly impact our financial standing.
You'll earn competitive pay and work a consistent 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday schedule. Apply for our De Pere, WI team today to enjoy benefits like:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
At Value Added Distributors, LLC., we are not just an applied industrial distributor but a company that builds careers, relationships, and futures. Since 1995, we've combined forward‑thinking solutions with small‑company values, creating a workplace where people are respected, supported, and heard. Our team enjoys the security of a growing company, opportunities to advance from within, and a clean, well-lit space to do meaningful work. From summer cookouts to long-term career development, our company is a place where hard work is recognized, ideas are valued, and people come first. If you're ready to join a team that's invested in your success and the future of applied industrial distribution, we'd love to welcome you aboard.
ARE YOU A GOOD FIT TO BECOME OUR PURCHASING AGENT?
Qualifications
This role involves tracking lead times, demand forecasting, managing purchase orders, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll need the ability to anticipate and proactively meet needs. Here are the minimum qualifications:
- 2-year degree OR 2 years of purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing or fulfillment setting
- Demonstrated quantitative experience performing unit conversions, cost calculations, etc.
- Finance knowledge with the ability to analyze and understand financial data
- Ability to identify and prevent stockouts to minimize customer disruptions
- Ability to balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, set daily goals, and stay motivated throughout the day
- Ability to develop connections both internal and externally to build trust and rapport, that supports beneficial business relationships.
- Ability to type 35 wpm
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel pivot tables, formulas, and VLOOKUP)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills
- Epicor (ERP) system experience is preferred
Our Purchasing Agent Keeps Our Inventory Well-stocked And Ensures We're Always Ready To Meet Customers' Needs And Production Demands. You'll Work Cross-functionally With Different Teams And Departments To Monitor Product Levels, Identify Supply Needs, And Purchase The Necessary Materials. You Can Expect To
- Handle daily purchasing activities and order items based on inventory levels and production needs
- Track deliveries, manage inventory, and review the order cycle
- Document transactions, purchase orders, and supplier information in our ERP
- Analyze purchasing data and production trends, and use this information to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Ensure all financial reporting and purchasing activities meet company policies, relevant laws, and industry regulations
- Verify pricing and lead times, and recommend changes to optimize profitability
- Coordinate product returns and transfers
- Book LTL freight requests
- Find ways to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of our operations