We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Buyer to be responsible for selecting and purchasing
products for our business under minimal supervision. Your responsibilities will include
processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining
inventory levels and liaising with inventory teams and management. The Buyer will work with
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staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based
on demand. The Buyer should be analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to
secure the best prices according to budget. Additionally, the Buyer will be responsible for
Production Planning based on usage for our manufacturing lines and all raw good associated with
that area of business.
Responsibilities:
??? Accurately and efficiently produce Purchase Orders for review.??
??? Master the art of using an ERP/MRP for inventory control and supply chain.
??? Assist in reconciling discrepancies related to Purchase Orders.??
??? Provide weekly reports on inventory quantities on hand and usage.
??? Assist in managing forecasting from sales teams to ensure inventory levels are updated
and kept at appropriate levels.
??? Create various analytical reports for inventory accountability and distributor trends.??
??? Assist with improvement and development for all applicable areas of purchasing
department.????
??? Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
??? Other duties as assigned.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
- Relevant experience preferred.
- Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
- Proficient in appropriate software.
- Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Education:
High School
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
??? Team player with the ability to work in a frequently changing environment.
??? Good interpersonal, listening and communication skills.??
??? Interact and work with a diverse group of internal/external people.
??? Dependable attendance and punctuality.??
??? Provide excellent customer service to internal/external customers.
??? Effectively prioritize, organize, using good time-management skills.
??? Adept at multi-tasking.??
??? Accurate and detailed-oriented.
Apply now! Contact us at 325-944-4006 to schedule an interview.
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