Buyer

Be the Reason Production Never Stops. Every hot tub starts with thousands of individual parts. Every hot tub starts with thousands of individual parts. The right pump. The right jet. The right control panel. The right material arriving at exactly the right time. Behind all of that is someone making sure nothing falls through the cracks. As a Buyer at MasterSpas, you won't just purchase materials—you'll help keep an entire manufacturing operation moving. Every decision you make impacts production, inventory, supplier relationships, and ultimately the quality of the products our customers enjoy around the world. If you're someone who loves solving puzzles, negotiating better deals, analyzing data, and finding smarter ways to work, this role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact every single day. What You'll Do You'll become the connection between our suppliers and our manufacturing teams, making sure the right materials are available at the right time, at the right cost. Build Strong Supplier Partnerships Research and purchase quality materials that keep production moving. Build long-term relationships with suppliers based on trust and collaboration. Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements that create value for both MasterSpas and our partners. Evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, and service. Keep Production Running Process purchase orders accurately and efficiently. Track orders from placement through delivery. Resolve shortages, backorders, and supply issues before they impact production. Coordinate transportation and communicate order updates across the organization. Think Ahead Analyze inventory levels, supplier lead times, and production demand. Work closely with Inventory, Production, and department leaders to forecast future needs. Make informed purchasing decisions that balance cost, availability, and operational efficiency. Improve the Business Look for ways to simplify purchasing processes and reduce waste. Recommend improvements that strengthen inventory management and supplier performance. Participate in projects that help MasterSpas continue growing and improving. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who enjoys balancing strategy with execution. Someone who likes asking questions like: "Is there a better supplier?" "Can we negotiate a better price?" "What happens if demand increases next month?" "How do we prevent this shortage before it happens?" You’ll Likely Be Successful If You Enjoy analyzing information before making decisions. Have strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Love solving problems and thinking several steps ahead. Can prioritize multiple projects without losing attention to detail. Have strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Have experience in purchasing, supply chain, inventory management, manufacturing, or another analytical business environment. Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. What Sets You Up For Success The best Buyers aren't just order processors. They're strategic thinkers. They Are Curious enough to question the status quo. Analytical enough to make decisions backed by data. Organized enough to manage dozens of moving priorities. Confident enough to negotiate effectively. Collaborative enough to build strong relationships across departments. Proactive enough to solve problems before anyone else realizes they exist. What You Can Expect This is a role where your decisions have a direct impact on the success of the business. You’ll Enjoy Building relationships with suppliers across a variety of industries. Working alongside Production, Inventory, Accounting, and leadership to solve real business challenges. Opportunities to influence purchasing strategy and improve operational efficiency. A collaborative team environment where your ideas are valued. A stable, growing company that's been helping people Live Life Better for nearly 30 years. A full-time Monday-Thursday schedule with a half-day on Fridays. Comprehensive benefits, health insurance, paid holidays, a 401(k) with company match, professional development opportunities, and employee discounts. Job Type Full Time Schedule Mon - Thurs 7:00am-5:00pm with an hour unpaid lunch & Fri 8am-12pm Compensation DOE #J-18808-Ljbffr