Purchasing Agent

Nautique Boat Company

With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world's finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we've led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality.

Beyond our boats, we're driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares, we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand.

Job Description

Responsible for material forecasting, determining stock levels, purchase order placement and maintenance. In addition, you will be managing on-going purchase order placement, order tracking, supplier follow-up and overall raw material inventory flow to support efficient day-to-day supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and expediting purchase orders
• Entering purchase orders into the ERP system
• Matches packing slips with corresponding purchase order
• Inventory control duties are expected to include cycle count, purchase order receipt accuracy, and returned material inventory.
• Maintaining files and records of materials, prices, inventories and deliveries, researching, tracking and matching records of materials through; Purchase requisitions, Purchase Orders, Purchase order acknowledgements
• Works with accounting on price checks and proofs of delivery
• Maintaining relationships and communication with vendors and internal departments.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization
• Strong facilitation skills
• Excellent organization and project management skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Ability to make sound judgements and take the initiative to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions/choices within the functional area of responsibility with minimal direct supervision
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.

Knowledge, Education and or Experience required:

• Knowledge of computer systems and databases used by the Purchasing Department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work with a team to complete daily tasks.
• Follow instruction of Manager/lead when doing miscellaneous duties.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work well under pressure, high initiative, and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in non-climate controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Nautique Boat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Nautique Boat Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Nautique Boat Company engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations