Purchasing Agent

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:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match

OUR STORY

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?

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 TEAM NEEDS YOU!

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

Fill out our initial application and take the first step towards becoming our Purchasing Agent!