Buyer Specialist
Buyer Specialist
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At FCX Performance/a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologiesthe Buyer/Specialist role has an immediate impact on our customers on our company performance and on personal earnings. This is a fulltime permanent position at our Corporate headquarters Columbus OH.
We are seeking a Buyer/Purchasing Specialist. This professional will be purchasing products and materials updating and managing inventory and stock levels building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price quantities and delivery timescales.
In this role you will perform a variety of duties which include:
- Update verify change and complete purchase requisitions (buy reports or purchasing requests) by comparing items requested to actual demand minimum requirements and usage trend
- Obtain quotes from vendors/suppliers
- Resolve invoice and shipping discrepancy issues with vendors
- Work closely with accounting and shipping department to resolve issues
- Complete weekly or daily assigned reports e.g. Cost Change Unacknowledged Open PO Stock Analysis etc.
- Help maintain system costs in P21
Position Requirements
- Attention to detail: accurate data entry skills basic math & reading skills
- Use of proper English grammar written and verbal
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel Outlook and Word
- Intermediate level Microsoft Excel experience
Preferred:
- 6 monthspurchasing experience
- Experience in distribution or manufacturing environment
Desired characteristics:
- Demonstrated teamwork productivity accuracy and professionalism
- Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems
FCX Performance an Applied Industrial Technologies Company isa leading process flow control company providing technical mission critical products and services to more than 15000 end users OEMs and EPC firms across a broad range of industries and markets.
Founded in 1923 Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading valueadded distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion fluid power flow control automation technologies and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands specialized services and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multichannel capabilities that provide choice convenience and expertise.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry gender sexual orientation gender identity age disability protected veteran status marital status medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability please send an email to or call to let us know the nature of your request.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
