Purchasing Agent

Join our Distribution team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere, every day.

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position:  Purchasing Agent

Department: Purchasing 

Work Location: Arlington, TN Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated before. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing:

Reports to the Purchasing Manager and works closely with Purchasing Specialist and the Purchasing team, Accounts Payable, and all members of Management at the Distribution Centers. Meets with all vendors current and new. Will manage non-inventory for both facilities.

• Creates purchase requisitions.

• Creates, codes, and reviews of purchase requisitions and gets appropriate approvals.

• Assists the Purchasing Specialist with reviews of contracts, obtain quotes, and verify pricing and negotiates pricing on commodities that fluctuate due to constant industry price increases.

• Orders and inventories of warehouse supplies, including office supplies and pallets.

• Assists the Purchasing Specialist with reviews and receiving incoming invoices at the TN Distribution Center. Forwards invoices to accounts payable for processing.

• Meets and communicates with suppliers on issues and new business opportunities.

• Works closely with the Purchasing Department, Accounts Payable Department, Distribution Center management to provide support.

• Conducts research on purchase orders, receiving issues, invoice issues, receipts, and closing of purchase orders.

• Assists the Human Resources Departments and works closely with the Corporate Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Specialists, Safety Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Distribution Center Vice President as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Experience with maintenance, repairs, and operating (MRO) expense purchases.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows, Acrobat, Java.

• Familiarity with new distribution center implementations. 
• Knowledge in centralized purchasing, corporate, and distribution center operations.
• Knowledge of inventory transactions.

• Requires the ability to work with all levels of employees at a corporation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or General Equivalency diploma.

• 3+ years of related experience.
• 5+ years of Purchasing experience.
• Experience with Payable Accounts Invoicing, Managerial, and Financial Reporting.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Purchasing software (ORACLE), Jira, Microsoft Office (365).

• Knowledge of maintenance, repairs, and operating (MRO) expense purchases; supply chain duties.

• Knowledge of capital asset (fixed asset) purchases.

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process.  To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000. 

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.  Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank among the top brands in their consumer goods categories.

We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Management reserves the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time.