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Our centralized purchasing team supports core processes across all locations and is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent with a junior buyer skillset to support daily procurement operations and data management. This role is ideal for someone who not only executes purchase orders, but also actively manages vendor relationships and maintains accurate item and supplier data to support efficient, cost-effective operations.

Benefits: <ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Training & development</li></ul> 

 Lindsay Windows is a leader in vinyl replacement and new construction windows with seven locations nationwide. We source materials from reputable suppliers who share our commitment to quality. Our centralized purchasing team supports core processes across all locations and is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent with a junior buyer skillset to support daily procurement operations and data management. This role is ideal for someone who not only executes purchase orders, but also actively manages vendor relationships and maintains accurate item and supplier data to support efficient, cost-effective operations. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li> Execute purchase orders based on system-generated suggestions and operational needs </li><li> Maintain and update item and vendor data, including lead times, pricing, minimums/maximums, lot sizes, safety stock, and vendor sourcing options </li><li> Monitor inventory performance by reviewing overages, shortages, and system recommendations </li><li> Respond to and resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with accounting and vendors </li><li> Facilitate inter-company transfers and related purchase orders </li><li> Partner with plant locations to support accurate cycle counts and inventory integrity </li><li> Review and correct inventory valuation reports at month-end </li><li> Communicate production order status and ensure material availability aligns with production schedules </li><li> Confer with vendors to obtain product information, pricing, delivery timelines, and service support </li><li> Review bills of material (BOMs) for accuracy and recommend updates as needed </li><li> Address defective or nonconforming materials with internal teams and suppliers </li><li> Build and maintain strong supplier relationships </li><li> Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards </li><li> Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities </li><li> Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs </li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li> 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, or a junior buyer role in a high-volume manufacturing environment </li><li> Experience executing purchase orders and maintaining purchasing or ERP system data </li><li> Strong attention to detail, especially with data accuracy and inventory parameters </li><li> Excellent written and verbal communication skills </li><li> Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations, accounting, and vendors </li><li> APICS certification (or working toward certification) is a plus </li><li> Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite</li></ul>

Lindsay Windows

Junior Buyer

APICS Certification

Accounting

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Communication Skills

Construction

Corporate Policies

Cost Control

Cross-Functional

Data Management

Data Quality

Dental Insurance

Detail Oriented

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Health Insurance

Inventory Cycle Counts

Inventory Reports

Maintain Compliance

Manufacturing

Materials Planning

Microsoft Office

Operational Support

Operations

Operations Management

Performance Analysis

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Pricing

Procurement Planning

Product Pricing

Production Schedule

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

Regulations

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Team Player

Training/Teaching

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Vendor/Supplier Sourcing

Writing Skills

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Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world. Activities center on wall-to-wall sales coverage including new item speed-to-shelf, schematic compliance, item and pricing surveys, promotion selling and product merchandising, resulting in incremental sales volume.

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DESCRIPTION The Customer Manager Associate will cover the territory & surrounding area they are hired for in a given market. This position reports to the Retail Sales Manager or Senior Customer Manager. Develops relationships with store managers/personnel to achieve directed short and long-term performance objectives at assigned stores within a geographic territory. Activities center on wall-to-wall sales coverage including new item speed-to-shelf, schematic compliance, item and pricing surveys, promotion selling and product merchandising, resulting in incremental sales volume. Associate CMs have same selling duties as others in the job family for less complex small and midsize retailers. _Preferred locations for applicants to reside in: Rochester, MN area, anywhere in Minnesota, or north Iowa area_ RESPONSIBILITIES + Sells promotional programs for displays at independent natural retailers purchasing from distributors. + Sells incremental quantities for display and TPR based on OI programs through the distributors. + Develops relationships with store managers and buyers through impeccable communication and follow through. + Obtains distribution and placement of client new items at independent natural retailers through distributors such as UNFI and/or Kehe. + Identifies and corrects voids. + Merchandises manufacturer’s products to obtain best possible shelf placement + Attends retailer resets when requested. + Completes audits and pricing surveys in stores as requested. + Communicates competitive and market activity to management. + Utilizes supplied technology to report on results. + Sets and reviews performance against objectives with Sales Manager. QUALIFICATIONS + Bachelor of Arts Degree or equivalent work experience + Sales experience, natural industry preferred + Strong interpersonal, organizational and sales skills with the ability to work effectively with team members, peers, management and external customer contacts. + Home space to store samples that are readily accessible and securely stored. + Basic Office (Outlook, Excel) functionality comprehension required and proficient in managing Outlook e-mail and calendar, as well as excel basic workbooks. + Must have a valid driver's license, proof of current auto insurance and be able to drive a car for extended periods of time. #DiscoverYourPath ABOUT US Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world. But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. #DiscoverYourPath Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Category: Sales Support Position Type: Full time Business Unit: Sales Salary Range: $43,000.00 - $45,000.00 Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC Req ID: 19606 Employer Description: ACOSTA_EMP_DESC

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