Purchasing Agent / NetSuite Specialist

Purchasing Agent / NetSuite Specialist

Position Overview:

Nutritional Frontiers is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent with strong NetSuite expertise to join our operations team. This role will oversee purchasing, inventory management, and third-party logistics (3PL) structures while also driving process automation and optimization across NetSuites Order-to-Cash (OTC) modules. The ideal candidate has a proven background in supply chain and ERP systems within product-based businesses (preferably supplements, nutraceuticals, or consumer health products) and experience with eCommerce integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Manage purchasing orders, vendor negotiations, and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective and timely sourcing of products.
• Develop pricing agreements and monitor vendor performance.

Inventory & 3PL Management

• Track, forecast, and optimize inventory levels to minimize shortages, overages, and carrying costs.
• Coordinate with 3PL partners to ensure smooth product fulfillment, warehousing, and distribution.
• Implement best practices in inventory control tailored to nutraceutical and supplement product lifecycles.

NetSuite ERP Optimization

• Partner with the operations team member to optimize inventory management processes
• Serve as the internal NetSuite subject-matter expert for purchasing, inventory, and OTC modules.
• Automate and streamline workflows across purchasing, inventory, finance, and fulfillment.
• Maintain accurate product, vendor, and pricing data in NetSuite.
• Lead system enhancements and integrations with eCommerce platforms.

Reporting & Analytics

• Lead NetSuite ERP system optimization and enhancement projects
• Generate purchasing, inventory, and vendor performance reports.
• Provide insights on cost savings, process improvements, and efficiency opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, finance, sales, and supply chain teams to align purchasing with company growth objectives.
• Support compliance audits and ensure adherence to industry regulations.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field (preferred).

Experience

• 3+ years of purchasing/procurement and inventory management experience, ideally in nutraceuticals, consumer health, or product-based industries.
• 2+ years of hands-on NetSuite ERP expertise (required), with a strong focus on purchasing, inventory, and OTC automation.
• Experience managing 3PL relationships and eCommerce integrations.

Technical Skills

• Advanced NetSuite ERP knowledge with OTC module automation.
• Proficiency in Excel and data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with inventory forecasting and supply chain KPIs.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational, project management, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work cross-functionally.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and remotely.

Travel Requirements

• If working remotely, willing to travel to Nutritional Frontiers HQ, one per month or as required

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust retirement benefits to include 401K, profit sharing and cash balance programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization focused on health and wellness

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Marissa Bailey, the Chief of Staff. Please include specific examples of NetSuite experience and inventory management achievements in your application materials.