What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent-Remote position at SiteOne Landscape Supply?
SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.
At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to "Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates". We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 800 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™!
This position will operate in EST hours.
Objectives of this Role:
- Perform day-to-day purchasing activities such as evaluating store demand needs, building optimized purchase orders (POs), tracking deliveries, refreshing and publishing weekly reports, communicating with business partners, and attending or leading meetings
- Identify gaps and take action to improve KPIs such as in-stock availability, inventory productivity, supplier performance (production, fill rate, lead time, and on-time)
- Manage daily communication with stores and sales leadership to address urgent customer demand and/or various product questions
- Build and maintain trustworthy relationships with SiteOne suppliers through clear, consistent communication regarding purchasing expectations, compliance, and performance
- Proactively manage and share supplier information regarding product availability and purchase order status, while resolving issues related to delayed shipments or discrepancies in orders
- Collaborate with category managers, field leaders, and regional inventory managers to align our stocking strategies from a purchasing standpoint
- Assist purchasing managers in evaluating early orders, product promotions and cost fluctuation opportunities
- Understanding of purchasing, supply/demand planning, and inventory management philosophies
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, experience managing a large supplier-base a plus
- Experience working cross-functionally and supporting teams across different departments
- Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload and communicate timing and challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build positive relationships and influence without authority to accomplish collective goals
- Strong written and verbal communication
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Economics, or similar focus
- 2-4 years’ work experience in a retail or wholesale supply chain environment, preferably with a focus on Purchasing, Procurement, and/or Replenishment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (use of data pivots, data visualization to show trends, and extensive knowledge of formulas and functions)
- Experience with ERP and supply chain planning systems (BlueYonder, Oracle, SAP-IBP, D365, etc.)
- Working knowledge of SQL and understanding of database design a plus
Perks:
- Weekly Paychecks with DailyPay available!
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Lucrative Associate Referral Program
- Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
- Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Product Discounts
- Most Branches never work Sundays!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.
SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.
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