drjobs Sr Buyer

Employer Active

1 Vacancy
drjobs

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Valid email field required
Send jobs
Send me jobs like this
drjobs

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email

Valid email field required
Send jobs
Job Location drjobs

Long Grove, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

drjobs

Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Compensation Range $70000$85000

Responsible for procuring goods managing material costs and balancing inventory levels for assigned product categories across warehouses.  Work closely with vendors to negotiate pricing and ensure timely delivery of goods.  Act as a SAP master to streamline the procurement process for proper and efficient operations. Provide procurementrelated reports and analyses to the department manager.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Purchasing Management
    • Analyzes sales history demand and forecast to procure merchandise in a timely fashion
    • Monitor & control Inventory level to reflect its seasonality
    • Work with vendors to resolve procurement issues including but not limited to price quality service and delivery
    • Resolve operational issues with crossfunctional teams such as Sales Customer Service Accounting IT Warehouse Operation Import Doc. Customs Brokers
    • Analyzes the SAP MRP to current levels of inventory safety stock and future requirements to reflect product seasonality

Inventory Management

  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock is available to meet demand while minimizing excess.
  • Place orders for inventory replenishments based on forecasts and inventory analysis.
  • Oversee the receiving process for new shipments ensuring accuracy against purchase orders and inspecting for quality.
  • Update inventory management systems with accurate data on stock levels movements and discrepancies; generate reports for analysis.
  • Work closely with other departments to align inventory levels with business needs.
  • Analyze inventory metrics (such as turnover rates and shrinkage) to optimize inventory management processes.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers; negotiate prices and terms to ensure costeffective purchasing.
  • Continuously identify opportunities for improving inventory management processes and systems.
  • Ensure that all inventory practices comply with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications :

Competencies

  • Master MRP system to ensure cost inventory and delivery objectives are met
  • Exercises independent decisionmaking accountability and initiative
  • Capable of managing the procurement for assigned product categories including demand planning inventory control and material cost management
  • Proactive attitude and selfmotivated
  • Capable of detecting problems and proposing feasible solutions to resolve issues encountered under minimum supervision
  • Works with vendors to resolve procurement issues including but not limited to price production schedule product quality and shipment/delivery schedule
  • Delivers on commitments strong followup skills and shows consistency between words and actions
  • Assists other buyers with special projects as required

Education/Experience

  • Bachelors Degree
  • foursix years of global sourcing experience
  • Bilingual (English/Mandarin) a plus
  • Working knowledge of MRP systems (SAP a plus)
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel Outlook etc.


Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Fulltime

Employment Type

Full-time

Company Industry

About Company

Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.