Purchasing Agent - Marine Market

Purchasing Agent – Keep Operations Moving at Meyer!

Are you an experienced purchasing professional with a passion for marine industry?  Meyer is looking for proactive Purchasing Agent to join our team and play a key role in sourcing quality materials, manage supplier relationships, and drive strategic sourcing of high-quality marine products and equipment. 

Meyer is a growing, family-owned company where you're more than a number, you're family! The Purchasing Agent will support procurement activities for our marine operations. The ideal candidate will source marine products, equipment, and services, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials to meet operational needs. This role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of marine products, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. 

Schedule:

• $23.00 - $25.00, based on experience
• Stable schedule: 5-day work week ~40 hours
• Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Benefits & Other Incentives:

• Medical with HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation AND Personal Time
• Paid orientation and training
• Introductory and annual reviews
• Direct deposit
• Employee Discount
• Casual attire
• Work/life balance
• Other Meyer Perks: cell phone discounts, rental car discounts, etc.
• Stable employment at a growing company that offers advancement opportunities
• & More!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers in the marine industry.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve the best value and maintain favorable supply conditions.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and product availability to make informed purchasing decisions. 
• Source marine products, equipment, and services, including boat parts, lifts, dock materials, and related supplies.
• Creating purchase orders for stocking inventory.
• Tracking the status of placed orders.
• Recognizing when to escalate issues to the Manager.
• Collaborating closely with Managers and the Director to place stock orders.
• All other duties assigned.
   

Requirements:  

• High school diploma or equivalent, Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of purchasing, or supply chain experience; experience in marine, boating, or related industrial markets preferred.
• Strong knowledge of marine products, equipment, and industry suppliers.
• Proven experience in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Proficient with purchasing software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a vital role and help power our success from behind the scenes, we want to hear from you!

Purchasing Agent, Buyers, Distributing, Office, Inventory, Marine, Boat Lifts

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