Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent/BuyerLippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.The Purchasing Agent/Buyer obtains requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items; authorizes payment. Must be a team player and be able to work alone in a fast-paced environment. Ability to analyze and support inventory, so we can optimize inventory turns and reduce costs. Display Lippert's Core Values: Positive Attitude, Team Play with Trust, Passionate about Winning, Honesty-Integrity-Candor, Caring about People. Understanding of ERP systems (D365 preferred). Strong Microsoft Office Skills – specifically Word and Excel. Ability to take initiative, set priorities, learn quickly, and take ownership of assigned projects. Demonstrated knowledge of steel materials, including grades, specifications, and applications, to support effective purchasing decisions.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives. Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery. Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department. Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders. Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers. Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation. Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents. Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.Competencies: Technical Capacity. Financial Management. Communication Proficiency. Time Management. Decision Making.This is a full-time salary position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager. Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.