Buyer

If you have:

• Ability to pass system training
• Familiarity with data entry, filing and record keeping
• Strong knowledge of Windows-based operating systems and software
• Basic knowledge of MRP/ERP system (preferred)
• Experience buying perishable and/or nonperishable items (preferred)
• General working knowledge of inventory (preferred)
• Knowledge of lead-time and stockouts (preferred)
• Knowledge of cutting tools (preferred)
• Experience interacting with suppliers (preferred)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to multi task
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and stay focused
• Understanding of work quality
• Strong decision-making skills
• Positive attitude
• Good typing skills
• Willingness to accept new assignments
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to recognize and report issues
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to forecast usage
• Ability to process 15+ acknowledgments per hour (average)

A typical day may look like this:

• Daily correspondence with site personnel and customer
• Evaluate stock levels and place orders with suppliers using planner tools
• Process PO acknowledgements
• Print reports and purchase orders
• Verify delivery dates, quantities, UOM and pricing
• Follow up with suppliers on unacknowledged POs
• Contact suppliers to resolve any issues related to shipments received
• Work with Discrepancy Team on discrepancies
• Fill requests for products not currently carried
• Placement of POs against requisitions
• Continually look for better products/pricing
• Supplier RFQs
• Customer quote/order entry
• Determine supplier/source
• Supplier negotiations
• Initiate and negotiate blanket POs
• Order spot buy requests for products not stocked