Buyer
Latham, The Pool Company · Plainfield, Indiana, United States
Make a SPLASH with Latham, The Pool Company!
At Latham, The Pool Company, we don’t just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.
We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:
- A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
- Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
- Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.
A little about the position:
Job Summary
The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, components, supplies, and services needed to support manufacturing operations for the AutoCover Division of Latham Pool Products. This role manages supplier relationships, monitors purchase orders, and helps maintain appropriate inventory levels while meeting quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
Some of What You Will Do:
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- Review material requirements, production schedules, inventory levels, and purchase requisitions to determine purchasing needs.
- Issue purchase orders and ensure specifications, quantities, pricing, delivery dates, and terms are accurate.
- Source, evaluate, and recommend suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery performance, capacity, and service.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, freight terms, and supply agreements.
- Monitor open purchase orders; expedite, reschedule, or resolve late deliveries to support production continuity.
- Partner with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Warehouse teams to address material and supplier issues.
- Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier records, lead times, pricing, and order status in the ERP system.
- Analyze purchasing and inventory data to identify cost savings, supply risks, and process improvements.
- Support supplier performance reviews, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Resolve invoice, receiving, quantity, and quality discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Identify alternate sources and develop contingency plans for critical materials.
- Follow company policies, ethical purchasing practices, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
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What You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Two or more years of purchasing, procurement, materials, or supply-chain experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Knowledge of purchasing practices, inventory management, production planning, and supplier management.
- Experience using ERP or MRP systems and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate across departments.
- APICS, ISM, CPSM, or related certification is a plus.
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- Why Join Latham? At Latham, we invest in your well-being, growth, and success. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your family with:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 24/7 telehealth and wellness resources
- Personalized benefits advocacy and support
- Expert second opinions and access to leading specialists
- 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6%, and financial protection benefits
- Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays
- Mental health, family care, and financial wellness resources
Join a team that's invested in your well-being, your future, and your success.
Some Important Information for you:
Position Title: Buyer
Location: Plainfield IN
Employment Type: Hybrid
Status: Fulltime
Salary Range: $70 - $85,000
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Bonus: YEAR END
Latham, The Pool Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Latham, The Pool Company is a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All offers of employment are subject to applicable pre-employment requirements.