Purchasing - Buyer I
Purchasing - Buyer I
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Job Description
Requirements
Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. Business Finance etc. or equivalent experience. 1 years of experience in the field of Procurement preferred. CPM certification preferred. Other relevant experience includes:
Excellent customer service.
Computer skills and aptitude to learn Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Inventory Management applications; GAINS experience preferred.
Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.
Selfstarter with the ability to work independently.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail organizational and skills.
Proficiency with MSOffice products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Skills
- Storeroom attendant
Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform procurement activities to ensure the organizations current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and nonstock) are met and in alignment with Vallens purchasing strategies.
Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by the GAINS application.
Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by the GAINS application.
Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or deexpediting for optimal delivery.
Place purchase requisitions and vendor orders.
Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items.
Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging expired or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities as required.
Followup on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with internal and/or external customers.
Communicates with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.
Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers vendors internal or external customers.
Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.
Summary
Buyers are responsible for purchasing products goods and materials (stock and/or nonstock) that meet the organizations standards of price quality timing and reliability of supply. A Buyer may be procuring product in support of a Vallen distribution center warehouse an assigned client and/or an assigned vendor.
Hours: MonFri 8am4pm. OT possible.
Temp to hire.
Looking for someone with buying experience. Experience preferred over degree.
MRO purchasing experience a plus.
Increase in pay once converted to FTE.
SAP experience required.
This is an inperson onsite position. Can not be done remotely.
Computer skills required. Will use Excel and Word daily.
Once converted to FTE will be scheduled for an oncall rotation.
Steel toe or composite shoes required office is located in warehouse.
Employment Type
Full Time
