Purchasing Agent- On Site

Description

Naples Soap Company is a growing Florida-based retailer and manufacturer of natural skin care products. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our Headquarters team in Fort Myers.

In this hands-on role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring our stores and warehouse have the products and supplies needed to operate successfully. You'll work closely with vendors, monitor inventory levels, place purchase orders, and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies while supporting our continued growth.

In this hands-on role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring our stores and warehouse have the products and supplies needed to operate successfully. You'll work closely with vendors, monitor inventory levels, place purchase orders, and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies while supporting our continued growth.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and process purchase orders for inventory and non-inventory supplies. 
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify potential stock shortages. 
• Analyze purchasing trends and demand forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels. 
• Maintain supplier information, purchasing records, contracts, and related documentation. 
• Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, product availability, lead times, and order status. 
• Assist with vendor negotiations to obtain competitive pricing and favorable terms. 
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements. 
• Support contract administration and maintain purchasing files. 
• Coordinate purchasing activities for office, warehouse, and retail store needs. 
• Assist with sourcing vendors, contractors, and service providers. 
• Respond to purchasing-related inquiries from internal departments and external vendors. 
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Accounting, or a related field preferred. 
• Minimum of 2-3 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or supply chain experience. 
• Retail, manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products experience preferred. 
• Strong understanding of purchasing and inventory management principles. 
• Excellent negotiation and vendor relationship skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail. 
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Valid Florida driver's license. 

Technical Skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel). 
• Experience with ERP, purchasing, inventory, or accounting software. 
• Comfortable working in a paperless environment and learning new software systems. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and move products and supplies as needed. 
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and occasionally push carts weighing up to 100 pounds (on wheels). 
• Ability to work in both office and warehouse environments.