Contract Associate Buyer

We are seeking a passionate and results driven Contract Associate Buyer with the following knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Problem solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Effective communication
• Interpersonal skills

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

• Support Supply Lead or Buyer lead in the day to day purchasing activities: price update, po commitment dates, and other system maintenance tasks
• PO creation for MRO purchases and / or material purchases following instructions provided by the Supply Lead or Buyer Lead
• Tracking shipments from the initial order supplier to delivery at FLUIDRA distribution centers.
• Expediting deliveries
• Understanding about MRP process and/or MRP systems
• Understanding and practical knowledge of a company’s manufacturing process
• Understanding about domestic and global logistics (forwarder tracking shipments, tracking shipments
• Working with receiving to clarify receiving discrepancies (PO vs Packing List)
• Working with AP to clarify discrepancies with Invoices, supporting Supply Lead or Buyer Lead
• Understand the different classes of inventory (raw materials, WIP, finished goods, MRO, service parts, damaged and obsolete).
• Understand the Purchasing Cycle
• Understand the importance of safety stock and the role this stocking strategy plays in the organization.
• Analytical skills are required for this position, as well as ability to manage large reports.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage conflict by identifying and handling conflicts in a sensible, fair and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate trustworthiness and professionalism with suppliers, peers, and team members.
• Other duties may be assigned.

WHAT WE SEEK

• Manufacturing environment experience, good to have
• Understanding of MRP/ERP systems, good to have not a must
• Analytical and detail-oriented skill
• Organized and time management skills
• Excel data base skills
• Independent and quick learner
• Attention to details and accuracy is a must

• APICS Certifications preferred

EDUCATION  

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Supply Chain Management 

WHAT WE OFFER 

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:  

• 9/80 work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!)
• On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• On-site gym, ping-pong, foosball, outdoor bocce ball court, BBQ & firepit

WHO WE ARE 

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects® , Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things. 

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation. 

Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. 

Expected hourly rate range is $24.00- $30.00/ hour.  The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience and location. Your recruiter will provide additional details on our compensation.